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Best way of changing pounds to euros?

I want to change a fairly significant amount of money into euros.


The travel money wizard tells me the most cost-effective way to do this is via the Halifax Clarity credit card.


I already have one of these - but how do I buy euros with it while in the UK?

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  • pogofish
    pogofish Posts: 10,853 Forumite
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    Why not ask in the appropriate forum?

    This one is for a company that ripped-off a lot of people
  • heatherw_01
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    Hi, we move threads if we think they’ll get more help elsewhere (please read the forum rule) so this post/thread has been moved to another board. If you have any questions about this policy please email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.
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  • eDicky
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    The Clarity card is for non-sterling transactions, not for buying foreign currency in UK.

    If your money is in the bank and you want euros in a eurozone bank, send it using a service such as TransferWise, or the best value for your amount can be found using a comparison site such as https://www.monito.com
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  • suiko
    suiko Posts: 290 Forumite
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    Thanks. But which board? I have no idea where it might be - can you send a link?
  • benjus
    benjus Posts: 5,433 Forumite
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    heatherw_01 has already moved it to the correct board.

    And eDicky has answered the question.
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  • I assume you are not looking to have a wad of Euros in readies to take on holiday ?
  • When you move a post, why not include the information about which board it's been moved to? Not everybody knows which is the correct forum for every question. Presumably the OP didn't know, otherwise they would have posted there? Or is it a secret?!
  • benjus
    benjus Posts: 5,433 Forumite
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    etienneg wrote: »
    When you move a post, why not include the information about which board it's been moved to? Not everybody knows which is the correct forum for every question. Presumably the OP didn't know, otherwise they would have posted there? Or is it a secret?!

    It's at the top of the page.
    Let's settle this like gentlemen: armed with heavy sticks
    On a rotating plate, with spikes like Flash Gordon
    And you're Peter Duncan; I gave you fair warning
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