Euro Exchange Rate

[scousergirl]

A bit early I know cos we arn't going untill July but has the euro improved against the pound or is it still very low:sadguy: if it's still low will have to save a bit harder:blink:

[Mharie]

Just heard on the radio that it's 1.24 yoyos to the pound. Looks like we'll need to fill up the piggy banks!

[linda lou]

Hi

I have just paid my apartment half an hour ago through owens site and i was getting 1.27 to the pound


linda

[scousergirl]

:banghead: Hope it improves by July or I will be taking my food with me lol :thumb:

[scousergirl]

We were getting 1.43 last August so you never know

[big jim]

todays best rate in p/r was 128 that was in christenas and ameigos its been at 128 for a weeek now

[rab_c.]

well todays rates are the lowest ever looks like we are in big big trouble and this government is all to blame
average rates today are between 1.20 to 1.23 euros to the pound.

this can cause masses of us guys to think about heading to the usa this year boycotting europe.:sadguy:

[BIG TONY]

Just 15 months I was getting 1-52 euro/pound in P.Rico, this is a very dramatic decline in value and will only push people to more attractive exchange rates in other parts of the holiday world. It will almost certainly increase the use of all-inclusive resorts within the euro-zone. With the current economic climate of high oil prices and the looming major depression
over in the States I can't see any improvement in this low rate for the foreseeable future, it can only spell bad news for the coming holiday season !!!

[col161]

why worry ?.you go on holiday to chill out + enjoy yourself.don,t think we,ve ever spent it all,always bring some back with us.change an extra tenner for every £100 you change and you,ll not notice the difference.spend it all,coz you can,t take it with you go to meet your maker !.:thumb:

[rab_c.]

why worry ?.you go on holiday to chill out + enjoy yourself.don,t think we,ve ever spent it all,always bring some back with us.change an extra tenner for every £100 you change and you,ll not notice the difference.spend it all,coz you can,t take it with you go to meet your maker !.:thumb:

try telling that to families that are struggling to get holidays at the moment who are gonna find it even harder with the present exchange rates.

never mind as you have so much then maybe you can maybe sponsor a family cos as you say you cant take it with you to meet your maker :)

[sunny73*]

anyone know of any good deals yet , i keep cheaking the post office and its getting lower its 121 at he mo , anyone heard of HIFX thats 126 but dont realy trust it ...

[georgedawes]

anyone know of any good deals yet , i keep cheaking the post office and its getting lower its 121 at he mo , anyone heard of HIFX thats 126 but dont realy trust it ...
I used them all the time 2 years back when i was sending loads of money over to GC. The rates are very good on cash over £5000 but,not for holiday money. The Halifax were better than them then:eyebrow: Now thats saying something!!!

[BIG TONY]

Just back from France, cashpoints using my Nationwide card gave me 127.5 euro's/pound !!!!!
Totally commision free as well.

[Sunshine girl]

1.19 in our post office today...scary

[sunny73*]

Thanks folks , sunshine girl that is SCARY :blink:

[chorlton]

Hits a new low today http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30400-1312253,00.html

[rab_c.]

was doing a little research on the web and!!!!!!!!!!!! I may be wrong but I think the yanks have a lot to do with the present poor pound-euro exchange rates.
due to the strong pound to the dollar and euro against the dollar the yanks are now wheeling and dealing with the euro as it is so strong at the moment making it more stronger therefore weakening the pound even further and they say they are our allies. food for thought is it not.

[col161]

Your high street bank, may seem the obvious choice for converting your cash or savings, however they will probably offer you the current Tourist Rate rather than the Commercial Rate offered by specialist foreign exchange companies. Therefore using a foreign exchange company with more favourable rates, you potentially get a much better currency deal for your pound.
Due to the constant changing of the currency market, exchange rates are extremely volatile. This can leave you vulnerable to poor exchange rates when converting your money. However, if you use a specialised currency or foreign exchange company, there are several options available to help you secure better rates
Spot transactions
These are simply a buy now pay now option, where the currency is purchased immediately at that days Commercial Rate. This type of transaction is ideal for those who require their currency immediately. However, if you can allow a little time before your payments are required it is better to purchase currency using a forward transaction.
Forward transactions
The buy now, pay later option. A forward transaction will allow you to reserve a rate up to 18 months in advance of your requirement for the currency. A small deposit will hold your selected rate until the currency contract matures. This option allows you to protect against the risk of a drop in the exchange rate, and also gives you the security of having the currency you require at a guaranteed cost, regardless of fluctuations.
Limit orders
A limit order allows you to place a currency order for a desired exchange rate. This has the advantage of protecting you against negative shifts in the exchange rate, while still allowing you to benefit from positive changes to the exchange rate. Your order is placed into the currency market and an automatic purchase is made once the rate hits the specified exchange rate.
Regular payments
When you have purchased your overseas property, it is possible that you will be required to make payments in a foreign currency. This could be to make mortgage payments, pay for maintenance or transfer your pension or salary. Again using a reputable foreign exchange company can simplify this process and reduce costs, by setting up monthly payments subject to more competitive rates.:ph34r:

[Tonya]

Hi. We are coming over 26th April and wondered if you can tell us what the Pound is worth over there? We usually exchange it at that place near the taxi rank at CC. Can't remember the name of it! Its a ladies name!
Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks in advance!!
Tonya

[Tammie]

Hi. We are coming over 26th April and wondered if you can tell us what the Pound is worth over there? We usually exchange it at that place near the taxi rank at CC. Can't remember the name of it! Its a ladies name!
Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks in advance!!
Tonya

Its called Christinas the last i heard the rate was 1.21 dont know if its got any better?

[Tammie]

1.24 on here http://www.x-rates.com/d/EUR/table.html

[kenzo]

Does any one have an update on what exchange rate is being offered at the moment. I usually use the little shop on the corner up at the Europa.
Any info very much appreciated.

[Tonya]

Hi. I have just changed some with Kensington Currencey exchange in the UK-its on internet. Rate is 1.22 to the pound. I was listening to a financial advisor today and he said that the Euro could drop to 90 cents against the pound in the next few weeks! Thats appaulling.
Usually I change some in PR, but daren't chance waiting until next week, incase it does drop even further.

[sunny73*]

ive been ringing around today and got 1.19 that was the best .

[oor wullie]

ive been ringing around today and got 1.19 that was the best .
:blink::blink: Weymouth here we come!!!

[rab_c.]

:blink::blink: Weymouth here we come!!!

weymouth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! its looking more like the berry picking. but seriously the dollar at 1-97 makes the good ole usa a new venue for more brits this year. thats if you can pay with the dollar as lots of american companies are taking euros as payment and making a hard killing due to the poor xchange rates and all caused by the yanks in the first place:bum:

[oor wullie]

Chickens coming home to roost. The economy going down the pan.The banks will cut interest rates drastically in a desperate bid to save this pathetic government , that can only mean one thing...£1 = 1Euro very soon...

[Tonya]

Chickens coming home to roost. The economy going down the pan.The banks will cut interest rates drastically in a desperate bid to save this pathetic government , that can only mean one thing...£1 = 1Euro very soon...


Thats what they were saying on BBC news this AM that will be worth LESS than one Euro in a few weeks!
Glad I got mine ordered today. Got best rate I think.
There is currency solutions who can offer 1.24 Euro to the Pound, but that for travel over 15 days time. We are going in 10 days so could not get that offer

[Sunshine girl]

what would you get in PR for the $us.

[xxxjojoxxx]

Thats what they were saying on BBC news this AM that will be worth LESS than one Euro in a few weeks!
Glad I got mine ordered today. Got best rate I think.
There is currency solutions who can offer 1.24 Euro to the Pound, but that for travel over 15 days time. We are going in 10 days so could not get that offer

It getting to the point of being scary gonna have to behave now to misbehave in June!!!!!

[rab_c.]

kinda glad we are going a/i but!!!!!!!!!! as stated before it does not help the local businesses but! what can holidaymakers do if the rates keep dropping
who is going to go out to their locals and pay double the price if they can sit in the hotels drinking for free yes it will soon be £1=1euro sooner rather than later they got away with the petrol price hike without a whimper so nothing to stop this government taking us all the way now to bankruptcy

[scousergirl]

We are self catering when we go so I guess if the exchange rate keeps falling we will be cooking more food instead of dining out:sadguy:. But you never know by July it might improve a bit not holding my breath though. The only thing that I can see is that the bars and restaurants may be forced to lower thier prices if the want any customers. :cry:But I agree with Rab this country just rolls over and lets the government do what it wants a strong euro suits them as more people will stay in this country this year as they cannot afford to travel I know if I hadn't booked and paid for mine that I would have considered cancelling/not going this year:veryangry: But hey ho It will be lovely and sunny by the pool anyway lol

[BIG TONY]

I always budgeted on 1euro = 70 pence, now it's risen to 80 pence, does'nt seem a lot but put in terms of hundreds, your 700 hundred pounds now becomes 800 pounds quite a hike when put that way. Yes I know these are "approx" values but reasonably accurate anyway, Other destinations outside of the "Eurozone" are now becoming far more attractive for holidays with the U.S.A. being a much more affordable destination. It's just the longhaul flights that are to me virtually unbearable that are so off putting. I think that during the demise of the pounds value against the euro, it's only just around the corner for Britain to join into "Eurozone" !!!

[scousergirl]

We are going for 4 wks due to a dates mix up:fatgrin: or so my hubby said lol. We were budgeting about £4000 as there are our 3 kids as well. Last year we were getting 1.43 euros to the pound this year it looks more like 1.10 or less the way things are going so it is about 1300 euros less:veryangry:looks like more sandwiches this year lol

[redswanlady]

The rate over here is still higher than the UK and if you take it from a Nationwide account then it is better still.

[Holly Dayze]

I'm going to PR in June and self-catering. Was hoping the rate would improve before then rather than get worse. It's starting to look unlikely. It's disappointing, but I'm sure we'll still manage to enjoy ourselves. :glasses:

It's interesting to hear about the Nationwide thing. I think I'll look into that.

[bfrank]

even though the euro is strong and your not getting as much for your pound, it's still cheaper here than in Britain 1.50e on average for a pint's not bad! and you can still eat out without going skint, as the cost of living is much lower,so not as cheap as last year but still good value... have a great time..:banana:....

[rab_c.]

I'm going to PR in June and self-catering. Was hoping the rate would improve before then rather than get worse. It's starting to look unlikely. It's disappointing, but I'm sure we'll still manage to enjoy ourselves. :glasses:

It's interesting to hear about the Nationwide thing. I think I'll look into that.

if possible just try and save a few extra quid to make up for the poor exchange rate but as bfrank says its still cheaper over in pr than it is here as for the nationwide we payed with our card in jan direct to the riu and received 1.36 euro direct payment and the rate over here was only around 1.25 at the time just open an account its well worth it.

[chorlton]

The Nationwide account is really easy to open - you can do it all online and from the point I opened to having cards and pin numbers was only a couple of weeks.

[Tonya]

The rate over here is still higher than the UK and if you take it from a Nationwide account then it is better still.

Hi. What is the rate over there? please dont say more than 1.22 to the Pound, as I have just changed ALL of our money over! That financial advisor scared me yesterday and the thought that it could drop even more is even scarier!

I am glad that we are going to Poland in June for a few days...unless I am more ignorant than I thought and the PLN against the Pound will drop too?

After all said and done; GC is still cheaper than back at home and it can work out more to buy in the supermarkets, than it is to eat out at a restaurant.

[Holly Dayze]

as for the nationwide we payed with our card in jan direct to the riu and received 1.36 euro direct payment and the rate over here was only around 1.25 at the time just open an account its well worth it.


The Nationwide account is really easy to open - you can do it all online and from the point I opened to having cards and pin numbers was only a couple of weeks.
Ok I'm sold. Thanks for the info.

And yep I agree about it being cheaper to have a good time in GC than at home irrespective of the poorer rates, so I'm not going to worry about it too much. :fatgrin:

[sunny73*]

I have had a good scout round for the bast rate today got it at 1.1927 , 1.1930 and 1.20 .

[Tonya]

I have had a good scout round for the bast rate today got it at 1.1927 , 1.1930 and 1.20 .


Well try the one I used which is still 1.22 to the Pound as I speak and is free delivery, as long as its for over £500.

[Tonya]

Well try the one I used which is still 1.22 to the Pound as I speak and is free delivery, as long as its for over £500.


No sooner that I typed that checked it again-1.2150 to the Pound
http://www.kensingtonmoneyexchange.co.uk/.

[liam]

um....what a dilemma............

cost saving tips from liam.............

'cheep' is best left to budgies.......

Stay away from the commercial centre..........

eat local.........

drink local........

Eat pasties for lunch...........

buy some beers/wine and have a nice pre-dinner drink on your balcony......

walk more...happy heart!.........

Smoke less..............

Eat pasties for lunch...............

If you have noisey kids, wear football jerseys, eat beans, drink lager, smell,love the cc......keep away from the MArina Suites..(especially next week) as you would really HATE IT!

[rab_c.]

have a lovely time liam and change your dosh when you come home lol

[redswanlady]

um....what a dilemma............

cost saving tips from liam.............

'cheep' is best left to budgies.......

Stay away from the commercial centre..........

eat local.........

drink local........

Eat pasties for lunch...........

buy some beers/wine and have a nice pre-dinner drink on your balcony......

walk more...happy heart!.........

Smoke less..............

Eat pasties for lunch...............

If you have noisey kids, wear football jerseys, eat beans, drink lager, smell,love the cc......keep away from the MArina Suites..(especially next week) as you would really HATE IT!

I presume you are due over then Liam I will get the cakes and pasties ready:kiss:

[liam]

yep!...well spotted!.......

we are coming over with 2 friends in 9 days(and counting)....will drop in......

[sunny73*]

Well try the one I used which is still 1.22 to the Pound as I speak and is free delivery, as long as its for over £500.


thanks tonya , we already got it at the 1.20 , it was higher yeasterday so its gettin lower didnt want to chance leaving it any longer , dont like to order things over the net really but have saved the lnk anyway for the future , we are 200 euros down to what we normly take so kids will have to do without there toys this time lol

[redswanlady]

I would change it up here but up to you of course.

[rab_c.]

the euro has went from 1.229 to 1.265 to the pound in the last few hours bank exchange rate that is.
but it can go back down as quick as it has risen in the last few hours just have to wait and see:blink:

[oor wullie]

I gonna disagree with Pete if the pound falls to = 1 euro.
Cocktails £4.50, two bottle of Becks a fiver, A steak dinner £12 ..we could be paying London prices in Gran Canaria soon..a crazy situation. One of the joys of going years ago was everything was so cheap..

[Alan T]

Couldn't agree more wullie.

Bring back the peseta I say!

I wish.

[rab_c.]

crikey imagine the excess baggage charge carrying pesetas over there now lol.

[chorlton]

Article in our local rag http://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/holidays/Euro-exchange-rate-bad-news.3996516.jp

[sunny73*]

well its going up slowly , i got it at 1.20 and its at 1.22 today typical lol

[big jim]

122 there today in amegos

[mike&laura@chill]

there´s a lot of disgruntlement recently on the poor exchange rate, so i´d like a bit of feedback from the holiday makers of this beautiful island:-
if you was to visit my establishment(and this is not a plug for my bar as we do not take pound notes) and pay in pound notes with say for example an exchange rate of 1.4 euros to the pound i.e a round of drinks costing 10 euros would cost you 7.15 pounds, would that create an interest???????

to other businesses:---would that create an interest????

[Sunshine girl]

I would have thougth it would ...that seems to be the way in Turkey. Always asked if you want to pay in £'s or Lira

[BIG TONY]

Looks like the euro's recovering a little, according to Owen's conversion chart that constantly updates on his travel web-site, todays rate is 127.4 euro/pound sterling.

[rab_c.]

b/o/e exchange rate presently 1.27.51

[BIG TONY]

Must be back towards 1-30 euro/pound over there, any local update please, Amijo's or Christina's ???????????????????????

[big jim]

123.5 today in amigos

[Alan T]

I'm just trying to remember (yep, old age)... wasn't the Euro about 1.65 or thereabouts this time last year?

That's a helluva difference when you think about it. Certainly doesn't help any European holiday destinatons, and especially the Canaries as flights etc are so expensive.

I've noticed A/I holidays in mainland Spain/Balearics can be got for the around same price as a "cheap" holiday over there. When your a family on a tight budget, it's a no-brainer really.

[roxy]

I think i was getting about 1.43 last may

[libbyo]

Last year was 1.40 max, The euros not been over the 1.5 mark for a very long time. 4 1/2 years ago it was just around 1.3

[rab_c.]

there is a chart showing from last july, we received 1.47 in sept. in aminjos in pr. but the post office here was nearer 1.40 I think. last may it was 1.37. from september it was a downhill plunge new year was around 1.26 here but again we recived more over in pr.1.33 in the riu. then
http://uk.ichart.yahoo.com/z?s=GBPEUR=X&t=1y

[BIG TONY]

With holiday season fast approaching I've just checked my records to compare rates from last year. During May last year I was getting 1.46 euro/pound, and the Xmas before(2006) was getting 1.52 euro/pound using a Nationwide cashpoint card, I always use "Caja Canarias" cashpoints wherever possible as some others don't give the best rates !!!!!!!

[_Victoria_]

A euro gets me 79p at the moment which is fine because I am doing things the other way round and spending a week in the UK next month! :fatgrin: Will be able to stock up on things without breaking the bank.

[Alan T]

I mentioned old age lol. Did I get things mixed up again? Was it the other way around? 65p to the Euro a few years ago? :banghead:

[Sunshine girl]

I mentioned old age lol. Did I get things mixed up again? Was it the other way around? 65p to the Euro a few years ago? :banghead:
that's more like it!! think it varied between 62p and 70p..best I got here was 1.42 in September

[big jim]

123.5 in chritinas today 123.4 in amigos 121 in most of the small booths

[kenzo]

Can anyone tell me what exchange rate is being offered in Puerto Rico at the moment. It just seams to be going lower here in the UK.

[AndNorr1964]

We usually change our money in yumbo hope it goes up a bit by July:fatgrin:

[big jim]

its 123 at the min here in p<rico

[BIG TONY]

Using my Nationwide card this trip gave me 126.125 euro/pound from "Caja Canaria" cashpoints !!!!

[rab_c.]

using my rbs card I received 1.27 when paying my riu bill but!!! was charged 32 euro for the privelage but its still better than the rates received at the moment other than the nationwide, which is the way to go as tony has pointed out and I would have saved around 30 euro.
aminjos 1.23 and cristanas 1.2340 on saturday only 1.20 in most places in the uk.

[barnstyke]

Hola

Just opened a Nationwide current account with the view to using their cash machine card abroad. Where are the Caja Canaria cash machine points around PR and do they give you a English text option.

Thanks Daz.

[djsteve500]

its 123 at the min here in p<rico
not to sure what you mean by 123 jim, if its the temp last night then you a wee bit off mate

[djsteve500]

Hola

Just opened a Nationwide current account with the view to using their cash machine card abroad. Where are the Caja Canaria cash machine points around PR and do they give you a English text option.

Thanks Daz.

i belive that if your using a card from a different bank to your own then it gives you the option to change it to english. i can do it if i use my spanish card in a different one so you should have no problems

[BIG TONY]

Hola

Just opened a Nationwide current account with the view to using their cash machine card abroad. Where are the Caja Canaria cash machine points around PR and do they give you a English text option.

Thanks Daz.


Plenty of "Caja Canarias" cashpoints around P.Rico, Main bank is located on the lower level of the main centre half way up on your left from the front. I use the one right on the front left hand corner of the centre as I can park right outside of it. There's also one right by the front Spar near the beach, also one by the harbour just along from Flannigan's Apple Irish pub, several others dotted around the place. At the airport when you arrive turn right after coming out through the arrivals hall and walk down going right past the car hire desks, you'll then find one in the wall on your right !!!!

[chorlton]

Just got my Nationwide statement - was getting 1.254 as the rate for withdrawals with no charges. That was certainly better than what the exchange in the Europa was offering.

[Holly Dayze]

I only got around to registering for my Nationwide account online the other day.... fingers crossed it gets sorted out before I go!

[chorlton]

Mine all came through within 2 weeks - you get some docs to sign so make sure you send them back sharpish.

[Holly Dayze]

Will do! My daughter has an account with them already so might be able to use that if mine doesn't come through on time.

[lulubell]

Can anyone tell me what the rate is in pr as we are coming over on saturday and dont know if I should wait till I come over to change my money.

[bobbys]

Hi
The best rate ive found this week is 123.7 in Christinas in PR

[Vicky]

If you have a nationwide account id just draw it out there or use your card there thats what we do it tends to be a better rate and Nwide dont charge either.

[K T]

Just take a small amount as you will get a better rate over there.
Yesterday I got some for starters, just until I get there. The rate here was 1.1550 pretty c**p....I'll be at the atm in P.R. using my Nationwide card on Tuesday.

[rab_c.]

Just take a small amount as you will get a better rate over there.
Yesterday I got some for starters, just until I get there. The rate here was 1.1550 pretty c**p....I'll be at the atm in P.R. using my Nationwide card on Tuesday.

1.15 you sure kt even the post office is giving 1.2168 and thats about the lowest ive seen xchange b/o/e rate today is 1.2681. looks like you been stung somewhere mate who gave you that rate.

[Holly Dayze]

I managed to get 1.23 in Thomas Cook's today. I was changing over £1000 though... got some Euros and put the rest on one of their Cash Passport Cards.

My Nationwide account didn't get opened on time, so I was shopping around trying to figure out what was going to be best for me. I told the girl in Thomas Cook's that I knew I could get 1.23 in resort, so she matched it. ;)

[Holly Dayze]

1.15 you sure kt even the post office is giving 1.2168 and thats about the lowest ive seen xchange b/o/e rate today is 1.2681. looks like you been stung somewhere mate who gave you that rate.
Post Office in my town was only giving 1.19. But even so, I totally agree that it seems like KT was stung pretty badly with a rate of 1.15!!!

[rab_c.]

well done holly dayze
have a nice holiday and watch not get too drunk.

[Tammie]

I only got 1.16 from lunn poly:sadguy:

[BIG TONY]

Back to original subject on this thread, just back from P. Rico Christina's and Amijos 124 euro/pound. Nationwide cashpoint card 126.1 euro/pound yesterday !!!!!

[ScottieDog]

Travel agents exchange rates here in the UK are nothing to shout about at the moment, been keeping an eye on this website http://www.iceplc.com/cgi-bin/live/ecommerce.pl?site=iceplc.com&state=compare&suppress_header=yes&menu=currency&dept_id=01&sub_dept_id=01

best rates I've found so far.

[K T]

1.15 you sure kt even the post office is giving 1.2168 and thats about the lowest ive seen xchange b/o/e rate today is 1.2681. looks like you been stung somewhere mate who gave you that rate.

Mrs K T was in Thomas Cooks in Ayr high st....1.1555 to be exact.
Looks like she has been done....silly moo....don't tell her I said that :fatgrin:

[rab_c.]

Mrs K T was in Thomas Cooks in Ayr high st....1.1555 to be exact.
Looks like she has been done....silly moo....don't tell her I said that :fatgrin:

my lips are sealed mate.......................enjoy your jollies and hi to everybody from us.:boozy:

[mary]

To keep this 'on topic' to the euro exchange rate, I have moved the other posts to the Living and working in the Canaries section under 'Comparing the good and bad bits about living in GC'. Not a great title but all I could come up with.

[Stephen]

We noticed a difference last week in lanzarote with the Euro, seems a lot dearer now

[Lucy]

I've been hunting for the best rate for my hol at the end of this month and have got what I found to be the best...the Post Office were offering 1.229 to the pound on Saturday so have ordered online and the currency is being delivered FREE tomorrow (as it's over 500 quids worth).

Pretty ok I thought considering how dire the rates are these days...:blue:

[ScottieDog]

just got 1.2316 off the internet (with free delivery), don't think it will get much better.

[colinb]

I have posted this before, but in case anyone doesn't know. Travelex guarantee to beat PO, M&S etc. with their online quote. Order and pay, no commission, collect at your departure airport, tonights rate 1.2317.

[roxy]

Ive always found you get a better rate in resort, we only ever take enough to get us through the first evening and change the rest over there.

[GUS]

Hi Roxy & everyone else using this thread. I opened a flexi account with nationwide & i use the atm's whenever i travel abroad, there's no charge for drawing your money & you also get the commercial rate.

[little sproglet]

the nationwide flexi card has been well promoted by big tony for years now on the forum.
any members or visitors that have not went for this option only have themselves to blame.
l/s

[rab_c.]

yup cant be many on the forum now that does not have a nationwide account Tony mended my ways on that one a few years back and it is around 67 euros better than the rbs when paying a hotel bill around 1500 euros.

[askimref]

Yes Rab I must be dull I have never used mine, and I have been with them for 32 years
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d197/Askimref/Spare/File0002-1_Small.jpg?t=1213893859

[missprimmy]

I've just applied for a flexaccount at nationwide. What is the limit for the amount that you can withdraw (abroad) at an ATM in one day?

[BIG TONY]

Sorry Santeg can't answer that one, but I usually take out sums of up to 300 euros at a time if that's any help. When doing a larger shop or purchasing more expensive gifts or even an expensive meal out I always use my Nationwide visa debit card. Be aware that some shops/restaurants will sometimes ask for a passport for security. You will "ALWAYS GET A BETTER RATE" when using this card. I'm still astounded by the insecurity of the Brits abroad when using cards. Just keep all your receipts for checking against your account when you return home. For the record when we were out in the Algarve a few years ago my wife paid a restaurant bill with her Mastercard and on our return home the restaurant had put the transaction through "TWICE". As my wife had kept the original receipt she photocopied it and sent it off as instructed by her bank and her account was re-credited with the amount taken !!!!!!

[redswanlady]

I've just applied for a flexaccount at nationwide. What is the limit for the amount that you can withdraw (abroad) at an ATM in one day?


You can take out £300 pounds so what ever that is in euro's on that day hope that helps.

[askimref]

We did purchase fags and tobacco once on the card in the shop on the top floor of the Europa Center but we found that when we checked the receipt he had charged us a mark up for the card transaction ( CREDIT CARD ) although it was a debit card, so we lost any discount. So I would suggest you check first if there is any fee.

[kforshaw]

I generally use Travelex as people have mentioned before, however here's an online rate checker that shows all the names above :)
http://travelmoney.moneysavingexpert.com/

[russ]

heres something about the euro that will make u laugh for a change.

the guy in europas exchange place had an irish lady in a while back wanting to change her irish euros into spanish ones lol