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Paying in Euros?
ShockingPink
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I've just bitten the bullet and booked direct with a campsite in France, as it works out so much cheaper that going through a tour operator!
Problem - what's the easiest way to pay in Euros? They want a 10% deposit first, followed by the balance. I'm not happy about sending CC details by internet, so would probably need to pay by cheque.
Help gratefully received!
Problem - what's the easiest way to pay in Euros? They want a 10% deposit first, followed by the balance. I'm not happy about sending CC details by internet, so would probably need to pay by cheque.
Help gratefully received!
C'est le ton qui fait la chanson
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If they don't have a secure payment site, then either do it over the phone (assuming you can beat the language barrier) or do it by email but split the details over 2 emails (less susceptible to interception).
e.g. First email says card no is XXXX 1234 5678 XXXX and second email says 9876 XXXX XXXX 4321 (or whatever).
Do others think this is safe ?0 -
Why not ask them for their bank details and then do an electronic transfer from your bank to theirs? Pay for it all in one go and avoid extra charges.
The bank rates are not always great but it is safe and secure, plus for the amount you will be sending the difference in exchange will be pence.0 -
itsakidsworld wrote:Why not ask them for their bank details and then do an electronic transfer from your bank to theirs? Pay for it all in one go and avoid extra charges.
The bank rates are not always great but it is safe and secure, plus for the amount you will be sending the difference in exchange will be pence.
Oh - but I'm really thick here! How do I transfer Euros out of a Sterling bank account? Surely you have to transfer the amount in pounds? Sorry - what a dork I am. I have emailed A&L for advice, but don't know if I'll get a response...C'est le ton qui fait la chanson0 -
You just say to your bank "I want to pay xxx Euro to this account". Let them sort out the exchange rate0
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