beal

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Any one had a good deal on £'s to Euros recently and who with?
Cheers phil.

kevfawcett

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Pound to Euro at the minute is the best it's been for a few months. Can't recommend where to go though I'm afraid, my money goes the other way so it's bad for me

scunnered

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Here's what I do to get my Euro's at the best posible rate.
I have an "Escape" pre-paid Mastercard account from Phones4u. I have two cards, one in GBP the other in Euro's. It nearly always has the best exchange rate.
I check the mid market rates on XE.com every day. That gives me a good indication of the following days echange rate. Every time the rate is good (or bad), I transfer from one card to the other and back again. No matter what the amount, the fee is always 20p to transfer funds between accounts. Yesterday's exchange rate was €1.13 to the pound. Today its less at €1.1237.
The Euro card can be used just like a credit/debit card in all Euro countries. Also, there are no fee's to withdraw cash at bank machines.
If you can't be bothered doing it that way, Travelex is usually quite good. Their exchange rate at the moment is €1.1220.

ANDY597

have a look on moneysavingexpert.com they usually have good travel money tips

beal

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Cheers,thanks

Trout

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M&S a couple of weeks ago.

I just use my HSBC debit card. Get wholesale rates.

Aaron1978

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Unless you're changing thousands and thousands I wouldn't really be too bothered, as the amount you're making/saving is hardly worth it.

If it's just a holiday, my personal opinion is just use ICE or Travelex.

Aaron

Trout

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Travelex have shocking rates

Aaron1978

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That maybe, but I said if you're just going on holiday than on £1k you're probably only saving £10-£15 on the best available using Travelex. So you have to think whether or not it's worth your time or hassle.

Aaron

PS. I use ICE due to how easy it was for me and after a bit of searching they get good reviews.

Suresh

Use your cash card and avoid being ripped off.

P1Fanatic

If you just use them at the Aiport yes but if you order online and collect then I normally find them very good.

Chip

Order through Travelex via Quidco for airport collecion.

Chip

davyboy

I just get it from a cash machine.

Trout

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Agreed - pay for everything with a debit card - best rates and no commission.

scoobyvirgin

Surely not your Uk debit card?

Trout

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Yes - it works via VISA

scoobyvirgin

Your current account debit card or a prepaid debit?
If prepaid, I agree.

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/tra...s-card-charges