US ($) Currency Thread 1 (closed - use thread 2)

bairn7

Crown Currency Exchange and Travel Money Services are currently offering rates up to $1.62 depending on when you need the cash (around April 2009 for the best rates).

I've used them before and they are fine.

veggie4life

garratt83 wrote: »

Rate is up to 1.53 with money at 1.45. But the high street is always naff.

today's rates wont be reflected untill tomorrow. Have you checked the travel money maximiser tool? I got 1.50 with that a few hours ago.

My advice would be that its going to peak at any day and be ready to buy as soon as you see it fall back down again! ive transferred my money today so im ready to go.

glenandemm

will the interest rate cuts in america expected not help make the dollar weaker so the pound gets stronger or does it not work like that?

veggie4life

glenandemm wrote: »

will the interest rate cuts in america expected not help make the dollar weaker so the pound gets stronger or does it not work like that?

yes indeed ! They are the reason the exchange rate is jumping at the moment (its jumping on speculation) so when the cuts do take place it wont cause the exchange rate to change THAT much.

veggie4life

oh gosh i dont know whether to take the plunge and order them now.

kayewilliams

Has anyone used Crown Currency for pre-ordering US dollars - is its safe?

Froggitt

a) Yup
b) They have been reliable and safe so far

funkyfin2000

I can get 1.53 with crown for april 2009 trip!

Is it a good time to buy at least half of our money now.

and does anyone know if they accept credit card?

luci

Not sure if they accept credit cards, but I wouldn't recommend using one as it would be treated as a cash advance and incur high interest charges.

The usualy method of payment for CCE is a cheque or bank transfer. I've used both and they were fine.

bairn7

funkyfin2000 wrote: »

I can get 1.53 with crown for april 2009 trip!

Is it a good time to buy at least half of our money now.

and does anyone know if they accept credit card?

Look on their home page - click on the cancelled currency banner. You can get 1.60 for delivery in March if you are quick!!