Exchange rate

[Peebee]

Anyone who is currently sitting on the fence about buying currency might want to move quickly after today's interest rate cut, as this is likely to move the exchange rate down a little.

If you can get a good rate today and are due to travel soon i'd advise going for it.

Paul

 

[thefoxes]

i picked mine up today from Lloyds TSB

$ @ 1.604900
trav cheq @ 1.608900

 

[Peebee]

Excellent rate and good timing!

Paul

 

[kazzie]

D*** I can't get any yet

 

[matty624]

Thank goodness we bought last weekend from M&S (Manchester branch) for $1.617. It's not like me to actually not miss the boat. Have to just hope the rate climbs again so the credit card bill is that bit lower!
Ian

 

[amf]

Another alternative......get youself a Nationwide Current Account or Credit Card. There are no currency loadings or charges for drawing from your own current A/C or for charging purchases to the C/C. You get the market rate...not the tourist rate. So even if you've missed the boat with the best exchange rate, you'll still gain by getting the market rate.

 

[thefoxes]

i agree with amf..... i took some good advice from this discussion forum and got a Nationwide CC.

My son purchased the trav cheques for his own pocket money, and all i got was $250 in cash - the rest i shall spend via my CC.