Buying travellers cheques

[lisagirlyUK]

I am thinking about buying my travellers cheques soon.

Does anyone know who does the best deal with regards to exchange rates, commission free etc.

Thanks!!!

Lisa

 

[richard3330]

You can usually rely on Travelex for the best comission free rates. You simply pay online and pickup at the airport. www.travelex.co.uk

Marks & Spencer usually have good, commission free rates as well. You can charge the amount to your M&S card which can come in handy. You can buy instore or online with your M&S card.
http://www.fxcorporation.co.uk/marksandspencer/home.asp

Richard.

 

[signtalker]

If you have a nationwide account, they are commision free, and just a few quid postage.,and as they are travelex you get the same rate

 

[Grumpy John]

Why use travellers cheques?

Why not just take a credit card?

With travellers cheques you are using your money now. With a credit card you do not use any of your money until the bill comes through the door a few weeks after you get back.

It is only my opinion but I have never understood why people take travellers cheques - although I do appreciate that only everyone has a credit card

 

[Mike Jones]

Grumpy John... I take all three usually, as insurance against losing one or other (or running out!)

Also, I suspect many people fear they won't be disciplined enough to resist overuse of their cards in Orlando ... if you only have cash/cheques, the budget is set.

 

[signtalker]

I prefer TC's and would hate to run up a big bill with a CC!!

At least with TC, you dont over spend, and you can see what youve got, plus the added bonus is not receiving that statement 4 weeks later asking for payment(can never work that out myself!)

jules