Changing currency to euros

lawrence281 · 25 Jul 2015 at 21:43

I coudn't seem to find the rates in amsterdam but do you get more if you change pounds to euros there? or better off doing it in london?

Eitherway wont have time tomorrow morning to..unless its at gatwick airport..which probably isnt good?

Tosno · 25 Jul 2015 at 21:59

Airport is the worst rate. Just take them from your debit card to keep it simple.

Trifid · 25 Jul 2015 at 22:01

Just do it at a ATM once in the city. Next time take a card that gets you fee free VISA rate withdrawals.

mattyj1085 · 25 Jul 2015 at 22:09

Trifid said:
Just do it at a ATM once in the city. Next time take a card that gets you fee free VISA rate withdrawals.

Do this

dowie · 25 Jul 2015 at 22:20

Just use an ATM???

I don't understand why people exchange cash.

Phantom Shadow · 25 Jul 2015 at 22:33

dowie said:
Just use an ATM???

I don't understand why people exchange cash.

Because it can be cheaper? Unless you've got a card that doesn't charge then exchanging will most likely be cheaper, especially if paid for online before collection.

dowie · 25 Jul 2015 at 22:41

probably won't unless you go to one of a few specialist places

Phantom Shadow · 25 Jul 2015 at 22:56

It was only a few weeks ago I exchanged cash as well as withdrawing from an ATM, and it was cheaper ordering online and collecting from sainsburys than it was withdrawing while abroad. Santander isn't as expensive as some banks either.

Ideally you'd have a card that offers free withdrawals at the VISA rate, but currency exchange can easily beat some banks if you don't have one so if you have the time it's worth comparing first.

Selekt0r · 25 Jul 2015 at 23:25

Pre-book online with Travelex and pick up at the airport = good rate (not always the very best, but close) and convenient.

dowie · 25 Jul 2015 at 23:28

Sainsbury's rate is better than Travelex

Visa is better than both of them but dependent on the charges your bank/card provider adds...

Locky · 25 Jul 2015 at 23:30

Thomas cook recently gave us 1.40 which I thought was quite good.

Rotty · 25 Jul 2015 at 23:39

Selekt0r said:
Pre-book online with Travelex and pick up at the airport = good rate (not always the very best, but close) and convenient.

while not brilliant it's a decent rate if you do this, ATM in AMS a good idea, be careful of changing out there, a lot of scam bureaux

peige · 26 Jul 2015 at 15:14

This morning I got 350EU for £252 (1.388) at gatwick by using the below voucher just shown on my phone. This was a better rate than TC would offer in town yesterday.

https://www.iceplc.com/click-and-collect/gatwick

I've got a halifax card to draw abroad but I think the above is pretty darn good.

koolpc · 26 Jul 2015 at 15:18

Bought £500 pounds worth of Euros last week. Got 700 Euros for that! Was quite pleased

joeyjojo · 26 Jul 2015 at 16:01

Everything you need to know about travel money: http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel/cheap-travel-money

Short answer for OP.. use your bank card if it's not on the list of "cards from hell" (see link). If it is, book some money for collection at the airport to guarantee a good rate. Next time use a specialist credit card.