Buying Euros from Debenhams

lindos90

Just about to buy euros, and did a bit of MSE searching for a good deal, followed the link for MSEs 'TravelMoneyMax' and Debenhams seems like the best one at the moment for cash, the MSE link said that they had a deal with Debenhams for a 'special rate' for MSErs, but I can't see how much that is, the only quote I can get through the link is the same rate as it would be going directly to debenhams. Can someone tell me what I'm overlooking please?

It does say either order online, and collect instore, or screenshot the page that mentions a 'special rate for MSErs' and take it to the Travel Money' staff member.

I can of course do a screen shot, but would prefer to order and collect, but have no idea how to access the 'special rate' when ordering.

Hope someone can help :money:

NoodleDoodleMan

You'll get a slightly better rate if you have a Debenhams storecard or credit card - and no interest is added to the latter, best check on the former, although I think it's the same deal.

In my experience of two separate transactions is that Debenhams is only marginally better than the other usual suspect travel agents etc. - not worth going out of your way for.

lindos90

Thank you for your reply, I think I understand a bit more now, so the 'special rate' for MSErs, is the same slightly higher rate that Debenhams give their card holders?

I have trailed round all the usually travel agents around town as an alternative and all seem the same-ish. One offered to price match their competitors if I saw a better offer than their board price. The other appeal for Debenhams is that its an out of town store same distance from home as with free parking, rather than paying to park in the town, sounds a bit mean I know, but every little helps!

I can't see anything significantly better than what Debenhams is offering without getting a credit card etc, and we are (after much thought and debate) taking all cash.

We had a travelex type money card we preloaded a couple of years ago and had really bed experience with it, so avoiding that too! Thanks for your reply x x

eDicky

You seem to be going to a lot of trouble to find a slightly better rate, when the best solution is on the phone in your hand...

https://www.starlingbank.com/

Install the app, sign up for account, card delivered in a couple of days, use it for payment (in local currency always) and cash withdrawals,

Monzo and/or Metro Bank as additional/backup.

pollypenny

The MSE rate is one you get with a printed copy of the page. However, Debenhams card holders get the same rate.

A little bonus is a £5 voucher to be used on the same day on purchases of £20 or over.