where is the best place whre i can buy euros?

11 replies

eastendgirl · 29/05/2006 23:12

would you go to a bank?

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SueW · 29/05/2006 23:16

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MrsFogi · 29/05/2006 23:34

If you're going to a civilized part of the euro-zone I wouldn't bother and I'd just get euros out of a hole in the wall at a bank when you arrive as I find you normally get a better rate of exchange although make sure you get what you need in one or two withdrawals as your bank will charge you about £1.50-£2 for the withdrawal.

JanH · 29/05/2006 23:35

Post Office is good for a few to get you started

eidsvold · 29/05/2006 23:53

i got mine from the post office - very easy.

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eastendgirl · 30/05/2006 08:48

i will be camping in the middle of southern europe, far away from a hole in the wall. Will try M & S....as always really valuable advice.

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yackertyyack · 30/05/2006 08:52

M&S do good rates and NO commission so work out quite a good deal!
Also whilst your away if you have a Nationwide card account you can get money out the cashpoints - they don't charge any fees and again give competitive rates. HAVE A LOVELY TIME

WishICouldGiveUpWork · 30/05/2006 11:25

I always order through Thomas Cook website-no commission and delivered to your door....easy peasy!!

alicemama · 30/05/2006 11:27

all branch post offices have a large stock of all currency and usually have a very competitive rate

TheHonArfy · 30/05/2006 11:27

the post office
is really cheap and easy.

scienceteacher · 30/05/2006 11:31

I usually go to the Post Office for 100E or so, and then use the cash point when I'm there.

Marina · 30/05/2006 11:45

Wow thanks for that SueW, would never have thought of M & S.

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