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Hi Anyone, Traveling to dam 2 weeks and would like to know Whats the best thing to do in regards to exchanging pounds to euro. I dont know should I change my money before I get there or when I get there, I also want to know where to get the best exchange rates.

Use your bank card (not credit card) and get the money out of the ATM, make sure you tell your bank you're going to Holland as well.

If thats not possible then Marks & Spencer followed by the Post Office generally have the best exchange rate.

I could give you todays rate, but as they are constantly changing, I'll use a tech support favourite; "RTFM".

FM can be found at the following site, which will compare the rates of some major UK exchangers. A tip I was given, is to order online from Travelex, and then have them pricematch the best place. You;ll have to pay the advertised rate, and then write in for the refund.

http://travelmoney.moneysavingexpert.com/

Nationwide however offer the best service, with their fee free cash withdrawals all over Europe, at around the VISA (interbank/best) rate. This is what I use, and it seems great, with the money still in pounds if you haven't taken it all out whilst away! (Last time I had £1.89 left )


This was all true of about 6 months ago, so unless anythings changed then it should all be good. May not be so helpful to anyone from out of the UK

i use http://www.travelex.co.uk!

best rates out of all of'em!!

Boner wrote:...... followed by the Post Office generally have the best exchange rate.

PO doesn't make a charge for Euro changing

murphyscafe wrote:i use http://www.travelex.co.uk!

best rates out of all of'em!!

Yes, I did extensive research into this and by far the best value for money was to order euro's on line with travelex and then collect them from their branch at the airport. When I went to pick them up the cashier told me I'd saved £18 in commission by doing it that way!

murphyscafe wrote:i use http://www.travelex.co.uk!

best rates out of all of'em!!

Exactly the same rate as the Post Office.

Thanks everyone my mind is at ease now, cheers!

Boner wrote:

murphyscafe wrote:i use http://www.travelex.co.uk!

best rates out of all of'em!!

Exactly the same rate as the Post Office.

not if u buy online and collect at the airport!

i got 1.26 compared to 1.23 from the po! ( 3 weeks ago)

murphyscafe wrote:

Boner wrote:

murphyscafe wrote:i use http://www.travelex.co.uk!

best rates out of all of'em!!

Exactly the same rate as the Post Office.

not if u buy online and collect at the airport!

i got 1.26 compared to 1.23 from the po! ( 3 weeks ago)

If you check the Travelex and the Post Office sites both have exactly the same exchange rate.

Boner wrote:Exactly the same rate as the Post Office.

With Boner on this one. I get some Euros in advance from the Post Office, usually the best rate around and then use my Nationwide debit card for any extras as it's free withdrawal from ATM's.
The way things are going the exchange rate will be irrelevant as there'll be parity between the euro and the pound

Quote from crown currency website,

'If you are travelling abroad either this year or next you can pre-order your foreign currency and benefit from an excellent rate of exchange. With any amount from £300 to £10,000 you can choose between cash and travellers cheques or a combination of both.'

Not everyone's cup of tea, as you order and pay for your currency at the point of order, for delivery at a date in the future. If you're the 'plan ahead' type of person, it's worth having a look. I've used them many times.


http://www.crowncurrencyexchange.com/index.asp

rks0 wrote: Not everyone's cup of tea, as you order and pay for your currency at the point of order, for delivery at a date in the future. If you're the 'plan ahead' type of person, it's worth having a look. I've used them many times.


http://www.crowncurrencyexchange.com/index.asp

Bit risky pre ordering with the current credit crunch dont you think. you know if the place goes under and takes your holiday spends with you then what.
Better of just getting what you need before you go (IMO)

I remember going back in 03, i took 450.00 British Pounds for spending money (3 night break) and it equated to 625.00 Euros, they were the days. Oh how the empire has faded..

Boner wrote:

murphyscafe wrote:i use http://www.travelex.co.uk!

best rates out of all of'em!!

Exactly the same rate as the Post Office.

Where is the Post office? And will they exchange US dollars for Euros?