LeroysBoots 11:36 Sun Sep 26
Travel Currency
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Off on holiday next week and typically I'd get my currency from M&S, just wondered if anyone had any suggestions for better rates / deals
Thanks
No knobs wiped on curtains or pics of Mrs LB !
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Kaiser Zoso
11:42 Sun Sep 26
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Order it in advance for collection at the airport. The rate is far better than that offered on the day.
But unless you're spending ten grand or more Boots, I doubt it's going to make much of a difference, you tight cunt.
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PwoperNaughtyButNot
11:50 Sun Sep 26
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Revolut and don’t worry about foreign exchange ever again
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Manuel
11:50 Sun Sep 26
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Shop around, Boots, you might save 57p on every ton you change up. Fucks sake.
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only1billybonds
11:53 Sun Sep 26
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Ag ag.
57p. Well done calander man. (-:
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Lee Trundle
11:55 Sun Sep 26
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What Nicey said.
Get yourself a Revolut/Starling/Monzo card.
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Mike Oxsaw
11:55 Sun Sep 26
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I use WeSwap - front load the card in sterling, pick the day & the currency to initiate the exchange and you have on you a credit card that works in the local currency (don't accept the sterling price if offered - you'll get hit for a double exchange at very poor rates).
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On The Ball
12:08 Sun Sep 26
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Do it any way other than what Trundle said and you'll be over-paying and over-complicating it.
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Westside
12:23 Sun Sep 26
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Rather than worry about the marginal rate on currency (I uses John Lewis, which have marginally better rates, than the rest of the high street), given the switch away from cash around the world, make sure you have a credit/debit card, that doesn't charge, foreign currency transaction fees when used abroad.
These are getting on for 3% on most credit cards. This is for all transactions, not just drawing out cash.
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altyhammer
12:40 Sun Sep 26
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Revolution is king.
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altyhammer
12:41 Sun Sep 26
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Revolut that should say🥴🥴
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Fifth Column
12:43 Sun Sep 26
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Post Office had best rates last time I travelled properly back in 2018
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bigst
4:13 Sun Sep 26
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Revolut has limits/fees these days only good for up to £200. Starling all the way..
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MaryMillingtonsGhost
4:15 Sun Sep 26
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Post Office for cash, FairFX for pre-loaded debit card.
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nychammer
4:56 Sun Sep 26
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Try to not change too much and use your cc if you have a decent one that does not charge fees and you can pretty much get away without much cash. Depending on where you’re going you may or may not get a better rate changing pounds or dollars cash at your destination.
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Westham67
4:59 Sun Sep 26
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Get what you need to get a taxi when you arrive then ask your hotel or taxi driver for a money changer, Do not change money in an airport unless you have to
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PwoperNaughtyButNot
5:37 Sun Sep 26
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Get the metal revolut and you get your family travel Insurance , airport lounges, cards for up to 5 kids, crypto and share dealing and big limits for multiple currency limits
It costs but what you get back it pays for itself
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JAC
12:22 Mon Sep 27
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Revolut Metal...its the way forward.
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Syd Puddefoot
12:54 Mon Sep 27
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Probably tool ate for for this but Halifax Clarity card is good, use it direct or in ATM as long as you pay off each month, and try and pay off cash withdrawals asap, even before statement.
Have a Clarity card and a Revolut card in case ene get lost or does not work.
For cash (very archaic) https://travelmoney.moneysavingexpert.com/?_ga=2.244374661.1493598341.1632692891-332633499.1628528473
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BRANDED
10:06 Mon Sep 27
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Revolut
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Lee Trundle
10:23 Mon Sep 27
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Anyone want to take a bet BOOTS will avoid all the advice given here telling him to get a digital card, and will still do what he normally does?
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