best euro exchange rate?

poppyolivia

I go with the post office cause they always seem to be the best...IMO...defo was in Jan anyway...haven't looked since.

robert_harper_2000

The Travelex you need to book in advance and the money back seems to always have paid off in the end.

mwjmum

kelk72 wrote: »

You'd be better opening a nationwide Flex account depositing your sterling in before you go on holiday then draw out your euros from an atm (showing the visa sign) as and when you need them on holiday you get an excellent rate way above exchange bureaus on our last trip a few weeks ago we were getting between 1.46-1.48 to the £ and that was over a 6 week period you can open a flex account online but at some point will have to go into your nearest branch with proof of iD etc .

Just going to say this. My OH is pretty clued up on these matters, and we always get local currency out of cashpoints - if you can do this, it's definitely the best way to go. Have a good holiday!

mbriody

Looked into this but on their web site it says you need to be with them at least 7 months before they will give you a debit card! Am I missing something?

"How to upgrade to a Nationwide debit card If you would like to upgrade your FlexAccount and have a debit card facility you may be eligible if your account is well conducted.

However, there are circumstances where we would not be able to consider upgrading your account, which include:

• your existing account has been open for less than 7 months"

kelk72 wrote: »

You'd be better opening a nationwide Flex account depositing your sterling in before you go on holiday then draw out your euros from an atm (showing the visa sign) as and when you need them on holiday you get an excellent rate way above exchange bureaus on our last trip a few weeks ago we were getting between 1.46-1.48 to the £ and that was over a 6 week period you can open a flex account online but at some point will have to go into your nearest branch with proof of iD etc .

shammyjack

mbriody wrote: »

Looked into this but on their web site it says you need to be with them at least 7 months before they will give you a debit card! Am I missing something?

"How to upgrade to a Nationwide debit card If you would like to upgrade your FlexAccount and have a debit card facility you may be eligible if your account is well conducted.

However, there are circumstances where we would not be able to consider upgrading your account, which include:

• your existing account has been open for less than 7 months"

You will get a cashcard which works in ATMs worldwide on the same terms as the debit card, just can't use it for purchases in stores etc .


shammy

sopplayer

Thanks for all the replies.

This Nationwide account looks the best bet, but have i left it too late for this option...how long does it normally take to get ur cash card? we fly on Sunday

shammyjack

sopplayer wrote: »

Thanks for all the replies.

This Nationwide account looks the best bet, but have i left it too late for this option...how long does it normally take to get ur cash card? we fly on Sunday

7 to 10 days !

shammy

sopplayer

shammyjack wrote: »

7 to 10 days !

shammy

Ah well, will keep it in mind for next time.

Looks like saga is the next best choice.

VIJAY_FROM_KENT

I have Euros to change to Pounds. Any idea where its easy to swap for Pounds at a good rate?... :rolleyes:

Inactive

mbriody wrote: »

However, there are circumstances where we would not be able to consider upgrading your account, which include:

• your existing account has been open for less than 7 months"

Well I opened one a few weeks back and got a Debit Card straight away, strange.