cster

ie get the best rate on your stirling.
This would include getting it out at the other end via an ATM, rather than necessarily having the Euros in my hand at this end.
Cheers

ScoobyWon't

Are you talking sums in the region of holiday spending money or buying a property?

XE.com used to (long time since I used them) be really good for large amounts say £10000+ but if you're only looking for a small amount then exchanging sterling at the other end often attracts a better rate than the equivalent travellers cheque.

cster

Sorry - we are talking touristy amounts. Less than 1K.

Chip

Travelex online then pick up at the airport

Chip

stuart n

What chip said.

PaulC72

+2, although if you use your visa card you will be charged a fee by visa from experience which can sometimes negate the cost of buying at a lower rate via say your own bank where the charge is usually waved.

its all about how much you would have to do the math

hodgy0_2

the post office is quite good too
I changed about £400 just before xmass -- they dont charge commision and the rates are very competitive

the worst by a country mile is the Airport etc