sending money to ireland...

chichi1978
chichi1978 Posts: 36 Forumite
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I need to transfer 300 euros to Ireland (irish friend with only irish bank account). (I have a lloyds bank account in £) is Azimo the cheapest way?

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  • eDicky
    eDicky Posts: 6,835 Forumite
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    Azimo and TransferWise have many recommendations, Revolut will be the cheapest at zero fees and interbank rate (weekdays).
    Evolution, not revolution
  • jonesMUFCforever
    jonesMUFCforever Posts: 28,898 Forumite
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    What kind of Lloyds account do you hold?
    The basic account has free international transfers.
  • eDicky
    eDicky Posts: 6,835 Forumite
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    jonesMUFCforever wrote: »
    What kind of Lloyds account do you hold?
    The basic account has free international transfers.
    They may not charge a fee, but the exchange rate used by Lloyds or the receiving bank will cost ~3%.
    Evolution, not revolution
  • jonesMUFCforever
    jonesMUFCforever Posts: 28,898 Forumite
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    On 300 euro it will be negligible.
  • dj1471
    dj1471 Posts: 1,969 Forumite
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    jonesMUFCforever wrote: »
    On 300 euro it will be negligible.
    About £8. Try the folks over at MoneyWastingExpert.com.
  • Chapuys
    Chapuys Posts: 156 Forumite
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    edited 23 September 2017 at 4:16PM
    0. Set up free Revolut account and activate GBP and Euro accounts.
    1. UK bank transfer to my Revolut IBAN, free.
    2. Exchange your GBP into Euros within Revolut during at weekday interbank rates with no fees.
    3. Withdraw to Irish bank account IBAN, free.

    That is what I do when I transfer money to KBC Ireland for free.
    Anything I say in no way constitutes financial advice and anything you do is your own decision.
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