fairweather camper Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Hi All, Can anyone recommend a good safe, secure online site for buying Euros, with a good exchange rate, i will be wanting about £2000, thanks in anticipation. Val :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B. Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Caxton FX for us-load it onto card instantly, and draw out as you need it when abroad. Usually offer the best rates as well Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffy Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I am with Mike Caxton FX, but I would not load it with the £2000 before you go as you can load it when you are away with just a simple text. So you can leave the bulk in your bank account and just draw it down when you want it. There is no charge for getting your Euros out at any ATM that takes Mastercard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Kirby Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Look at the Post Office on-line holiday money website. Exchange rates usually quite reasonable and delivery free if over £400. Payment online by debit card. All automated, easy to follow, good confirmations, next day delivery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 you will find done of these delivery services are protected under FSA. The post office rates not that great...best arrange to pick up or withdraw on card as you go along.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairweather camper Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 Thanks guys, new i could rely on you, great advise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliB Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I use Moneycorp, have used them for years both for business and private. http://www.moneycorp.com/uk/ But as the Judge states all these types of companies are only FSA regulated not protected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Use Tesco Bank they are consistantly in the top five highest exchange rates, always better than the Post Office, and no charges or postage for over £500. Also if you use a Tesco credit card there is no cash withdrawal fee. Bas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliB Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Basil - 2012-07-31 10:44 PM Use Tesco Bank they are consistantly in the top five highest exchange rates, always better than the Post Office, and no charges or postage for over £500. Also if you use a Tesco credit card there is no cash withdrawal fee. Bas Tesco rate today 1.2403 Moneycorp 1.2478 For the poster's spend of £2000 he will get 15Euro more at Moneycorp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesFrance Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 Even after the UK government's latest attempts to reduce the value of the pound today, Currencyfair are still offering 1259€ for £1000 this evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairweather camper Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share Posted August 1, 2012 Thanks for replys, have bought on line, and achieved 2520 euros for £2000 so am quite happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirage Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Best rate is usually from ICE have used them for a few years and money always turns up as a Post Office special deliver by 1 PM if you order by 3PM previous day todays rate is 1.2498 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perso710 Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I went into Compareholidaymoney.com and used TFX Travel FX. Paid through a bank transfer no problems and money arrived the day before the date I requested by Royal Mail Special Delivery. First time to use this and will use again. 630 Euro for £506. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David B Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 The Money Saving Expert website has a comparison facility which, if I remember correctly, states if FSA protected. I have also used ICE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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