Best place to get euros

[Baby02]

Where is the best place to exchange your money into euros
TIA

[Tichfield]

I usually use the Post Office.

[Buenchico]

This question occurs often. Most people seem to agree with the following:

1. The best way to get Euros is to use your credit or debit card at an overseas ATM. With some types of account, you'll be charged by your bank for an overseas cash machine, but it still works out cheaper than paying the transaction charges at a bureau de change. Many people open a Nationwide FlexAccount, specifically for their holiday money, because this account doesn't charge for overseas withdrawals. (There are alternatives, with other banks, but the Nationwide product is the best known one).

2. The best rate for Euros, within the UK, is often found at Mark & Spencer.

3. If your local M&S doesn't offer exchange facilities, the best alternative is probably the Post Office.

Chris

[dzug]

An ATM in Spain today should give you 1.33 with a Nationwide card

[pink-kittens]

That's an excellent exchange rate at the moment legend/dzug

Thomas Cook gave me 1.21 on Tuesday!!

[dzug]

btw always use a money exchange that doesnt charge commission if in spain.

Really? That sounds a wild overgeneralisation - it certainly would be anywhere else. If it makes up for the commission with a better than average exchange rate it may still be good. Of course it may not - you have to make the comparison before deciding.

[Baby02]

Wow thanks everyone...going to Salou its the 1st time me and the family have been abroad none of us has a clue haha
xx