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Best Place to get Euros?

Marg
Marg Posts: 2,189 Forumite
Part of the Furniture
in I wanna buy it or do it
I have the best credit card & bank card for Europe but need to know where is (today/tomorrow) the best place to exchange £s for Euros? I dont like to go without some cash in pocket & don't want to get ripped off at airport.
Help please........
Thank you

Comments

  • moonrakerz
    moonrakerz Posts: 8,650 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Use an ATM at the airport, if you can't get Euros this end, get them at the other - you won't need them on the 'plane.
  • whizz_kid
    whizz_kid Posts: 9 Forumite
    If you've got an M&S store with FX counter nearby, they're normally pretty competitive. Otherwise, a travel agent or the post office should have reasonable deals.

    My experience is that rates at the airport aren't always the best.
  • alvleigh
    alvleigh Posts: 98 Forumite
    Order online via https://www.travelex.co.uk and collect at the airport.
    Very safe and a much better rate than the exchange rates at the airport.
    Currently at 1.4281 and no commision.
  • Biggles
    Biggles Posts: 8,209 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    The ATM at the airport will be by far the best rate (currently around 1.47), as you will be using your Nationwide(?) credit or debit card.

    Like Moonrakerz says, you won't need Euros on the plane.
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