PETER G
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All foreign exchange counters (believe it or not) have the ability to negotiate over their rates. Don't be fooled by the 'commission free' advertisments - if they say they charge no commission, but are offering a rate of 77p for 1 euro, you're gonna be much worse off than if you paid someone a £5 flat fee.
I always found HSBC to be the best when negotiating - go into a few different places (like Thomas Cook, Lloyds, the Post Office) and ask for the total amount of euros they'll give you for 2.5k. Then take those figures into some other places and simply ask if they can better the deal - eventually, you'll find a place which is offering you a decent price. Also, note that banks like buying sterling because it helps their own counter liquidity, so you should be able to do well. Good luck.
Oh, and ignore the liar above who's misdirecting you to one of the oldest scams on the web... |
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The professor
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Some banks will do it but they might want you to have an account. Avoid the Airport, they're very expensive. |
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badger
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If you don't mind queueing, then the Post Office does it for free. |
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domme me
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I had this probelm about a month ago, I looked at several different bureau de change and travel agencies (in london and surroundings), and found that the Post office offered the best deal.
For £2,500 you may have to order in advance - especially at a 'smaller' PO |
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Andy P
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Depends wether you want it here or abroad.The best rates are in Spain in banks.You get at least 3 cents more than the rate displayed here in uk |
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Lynx
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YOUR BANK OR POST OFFICE |
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a1ways_de1_lorri_2004
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your local beure de change will chang it for you for the best rate of return try the post office there rates differ from banks . |
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T M
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CINILAK........be careful.....eeeeasy.... online detectives here......... |
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ccx806
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first choice travel agents or any one that will do it commision free |
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MissBehave
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Post office or Lloyds Tsb. They are both commission free. |
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Tuppence
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Any bank, post office, travel agent.... |
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siany warny
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Go to the postoffice, they don't charge interest, LIKE BANKS DO. You may need to preorder as it is a large amount xx. |
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mikewonaus
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Aloha from Down Unda!
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Live mid-market rates as of: Friday, October 06, 2006 - 5:05:50 AM EST 2500 GBP Great Britain Pound 1 GBP = 1.4787 EUR = 3696.8577 EUR
EURO 1 EUR = 0.6762 GBP
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angel 36
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try the bank jackass |
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litpooo
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Yeah down at Dodgy Dave's Place just past the gasworks |
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fAhAd
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ummm a local bank/currency exchange place or even the airprot |
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