Fuzz

Is there much difference in changing GBP into some foreign currency at the local bank here in the UK, compared to the airport in the foreign country.

UK GBP into Bangkok Baht FYI. if it makes a difference.

wrx_yank

you might get more for your money if you do it somewere besides the airport... they rip you off

Jonno_johnson

Quoted for the truth.

redragon

airport

speye91

I got a cracking deal at Bangkok airport last year,looked at the prices here and Bangkok was much better.
Handed over i.5k to get changed and they wanted to give me small currency back,no way.

GaryCat

The Post Office gives the best exchange rate.

KiwiGTI

Always change in Thailand, the rates are much better.

Also if I'm not mistaken the rates can be quite good in some airports due to the fact that there are sometimes regulations preventing charging of commission etc.

wrx_yank

thats def not the case here.... when i came fron JFK airport in oct the exchange rate was like 1.79 dollars for 1 pound.... and i payed 2.13.... that was at heathrow... feckin shiester's , how do they sleep at night.

Fuzz

mixed advise as ever on SN. lol

Keep going.. It might swing one way.


Andy

DavidHill

Best thing to do is get a nationwide current account and withdraw from atm machine as they never charge you and rates are excellent.

Jay m A

iTrader: (2)

Since I try to avoid high street shopping at all costs, getting foreign money at a bank usually means me having to go out of my way to do it. Sod that, airport for me. The rates are usually quite competitive anyway.

Thailand or UK airport? No idea

Suresh

I actually work for a bank and the Branch in the building sends us to the Travelex in the main station if we need foreign banknotes

Which is why I use ATMs abroad (and don't get charged).