A word of caution, to those about to take an overseas holiday - and this isn't a political post, just some advice.
Some airports are now offering approximately €1 for £1 and not much more in $US.
Exchange rates usually worsen the closer that you get to an airport. Alternative options including pre-purchasing, buying via the internet or spending/withdrawing when abroad on cards obtained in the UK. These could be pre-paid/loaded cards, that debit your funds as you spend, or your UK bank debit/credit cards, some of which don't charge fees. |
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"That's good have €150 to change back should make a bit of profit"
Maybe find someone who's going off travelling - if you were closer, I'd take it off you @ SophieExchangeBureau rates - they beat the airports!!  |
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"I've been looking at lunchtime as I go next week. €1.17 to the £ is best I can find
JG x"
I've seen €1.19, but there is a fee involved 
Also, Halifax Clarity cards are good, as they have no fees involved - apart from their interest rates, as they're a credit card. Probably not feasible for someone who's traveling in the very near future, unless they already have one. |
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"I've been looking at lunchtime as I go next week. €1.17 to the £ is best I can find
JG x
I've seen €1.19, but there is a fee involved
Also, Halifax Clarity cards are good, as they have no fees involved - apart from their interest rates, as they're a credit card. Probably not feasible for someone who's traveling in the very near future, unless they already have one."
I've gone all inclusive (to cater for kids!!) to Greece so only need a small amount of cash to pay for 2 trips that we want to do |
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The current Mastercard rate, for Euro purchases - that are then charged on by card issuers, but possibly with some minor adjustment, for one Euro is 0.839713. That is approximately Euro 1.19 per £1.00
It's definitely something to plan ahead with and avoiding the airport exchanges at all costs.
Another thing to not do is to be charged when you're overseas in a currency that isn't their currency. Eg, a retailer/hotel etc asks if you'd like to be charged in £, instead of Euros - refuse, as you are subject to their exchange rates (which may be anything!!!) rather than at official rates.. |
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