M&S Credit Card for buying Currency

grumbler

Maelwys wrote: »

(and I checked the Mastercard base rate just before I posted - it's definitely 1.4209!)

1.42 is odd as interbank today was

5 Nov 2015 19:30 UTC - 6 Nov 2015 19:35 UTC
GBP/EUR close:1.39972 low:1.38976 high:1.40507

YorkshireBoy

Maelwys wrote: »

(and I checked the Mastercard base rate just before I posted - it's definitely 1.4209!)

Sorry for sounding doubtful. Seems to have leapt up during the 3rd week of October and I'd missed it. Then again I won't be travelling again until February so I wasn't paying close attention.

Maelwys

grumbler wrote: »

1.42 is odd as interbank today was

5 Nov 2015 19:30 UTC - 6 Nov 2015 19:35 UTC
GBP/EUR close:1.39972 low:1.38976 high:1.40507

Hmm. Seems to be using Thursday 5th as the default (and currently the most recent you're able to select) settlement date. Perhaps the numbers quoted are always a day behind and it might have gone down a tiny bit in the subsequent 24 hours...? Nevertheless, that's what they're currently listing

YorkshireBoy wrote: »

Sorry for sounding doubtful. Seems to have leapt up during the 3rd week of October and I'd missed it. Then again I won't be travelling again until February so I wasn't paying close attention.

No probs, with so much choice on the market it can be difficult to keep a handle on all the options. But it's always good to try and make sure you're getting the best bang for your buck (or Euro, GBP, etc etc...)

planteria

some interesting stuff here..

i am stoozing, and don't really want to complicate my file further with an 'overseas purchase' card.. happy to have my cards based around UK spending, and take cash abroad. and as above, some of the places we go are very much the 'cash is king' venues.

where else would folks here go to purchase US$ rather than M&S?

and does anyone know whether M&SFX accept Amex?

grumbler

What about Revolut – perfect rates & no fees, plus £5 bonus?