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paying a euro bill

I need to pay €125 to ABN in Amsterdam. My bank Nationwide wants to charge me £20
Is there any cheaper method?
Thanks for any info

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  • gizmoleeds
    gizmoleeds Posts: 2,232 Forumite
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    How do they want this payment? If by cheque, surely you could just send a cheque for the equivalent amount in pounds (plus £2/3 in case they want to question the exchange rate).
  • grumbler
    grumbler Posts: 58,629 Forumite
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    Can you give them your debit or credit card details so that they charge you from their side?
  • Send them the cash in a registered envelope - cost you about £4 by Royal Mail International signed for with insurance - just use a sturdy envelope. I do thsi all the time for foreign purchases from eBay.

    If you are worried about them wanting Euros - Thomson Travel in Barnsley are offering Euros at 1.50 to the £ commission free - may be a national promotion.

    Good Luck
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  • cgnao
    cgnao Posts: 53 Forumite

    The prudent see danger and take refuge.
    The simple keep going and suffer for it.
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