Thomas Cook Low Euro Rate

[candybar]

Last week I bought some euros from thomas cook and their advertised rate was 1.20 (equal to other places i had passed). When on holiday I noticed on my receipt the rate given was only 1.13! As far as I know the rate has never been that low any time at all of late! Im aware rates can change from store to store but not this much diference. My friend got his euros from Thomas cook in another town and was given 1.20 to his pound! So, does this sound correct to you? If so, then the rate they sold them to me at is worse than what they will buy back at??

[Hymie]

If the receipt is dated, then they might refund the difference you are due as a result of getting the wrong exchange rate – but you’ve only lost 0.07 euro per £ exchanged (or 7 euro per £100 exchanged) – so it might not be worth worrying about.

In relation to Thomas Cook buying your euros back, the lower the number (1.13 Vs 1.20), the better for you. Most exchange shops will be buying euros at around 1.35 to the £.

[dzug2]

Where was it advertised? Outside the shop or online? (The latter will always be different and usually better than the shop)

If outside was it actually for large transactions (500 upwards)?

Does sound odd though

[theshedman]

I usually order mine on-line from Thomas Cook and then pay in cash in store when I pick them up, that way you always get the best rate and if you got a bank like mine then you don't get charged for changing it.