best travel money options?

Sunshine_and_Roses

stilltheone wrote: »

Forget about that card. Of course it makes a difference. Why would I mention it otherwise?

Duh, silly me!!!!

Sunshine_and_Roses

stilltheone wrote: »

Of course it makes a difference. But you are only losing a few Euros, so it's not a big deal. But refill via Bank Transfer.

Modified my sentence.

Dare I ask where the few Euros difference comes from?

stilltheone

clareski wrote: »

No balance on the card, assuming it is still 0% for purchases for meals etc, so I will use that and stick a couple of hundred on the Cash Passport (its not a globe one, does that make a difference?). Cant see how to load it online either - am i being a bit thick?

Thanks for your advice

Of course it makes a difference. But you are only losing a few Euros, so it's not a big deal. But refill via Bank Transfer. Reload

Exchange rate difference.

Modified my earlier sentence... again.

abandonded

stilltheone wrote: »

Are you sure? As far as I know, it is only available online. Please chack and confirm that it is the Globe card. They are Travelex outlets in Sainsburys, so it is entirely possible.

No, I am not sure. I did phone them yesterday to confirm and the person I spoke to said yes, they did sell Travelex cards. However, in retrospect, I am not sure if I mentioned the word 'Globe'. Will phone back after 10.30 this morning when the outlet opens.

abandonded

Phoned again this morning and asked if they sold the Travelex Cash Passport card and the girl replied yes. When I asked if it was the globe card, she said no, it was the Thomas Cook version they sold.

stilltheone

abandonded wrote: »

Phoned again this morning and asked if they sold the Travelex Cash Passport card and the girl replied yes. When I asked if it was the globe card, she said no, it was the Thomas Cook version they sold.

Thanks for taking the time to confirm. The Thomas Cook version is not to be compared to the Globe card, in the case that someone is considering the Thomas Cook card. The Thomas Cook card charges 2% for topups.

abandonded

Also taking $travellers cheques. Am I right in thinking that they cost the same anywhere and that therefore it doesn't matter where you buy?

dzug1

abandonded wrote: »

Also taking $travellers cheques. Am I right in thinking that they cost the same anywhere and that therefore it doesn't matter where you buy?

No - incorrect. They vary as much as cash exchange does.

abandonded

dzug1 wrote: »

No - incorrect. They vary as much as cash exchange does.

Cheers for that, you have probably just saved me a good few £s.:beer:

abandonded

I can order a Travelex Globe card on the internet and collect it at an airport 15 minutes away. I can also buy without ordering from the same airport. Would it make any difference which I choose?