Hey, I am moving to the UK on Monday and need to change about 2700 Euros into Pounds.
What is the best place to do this? With the current exchange rate, I should be getting about 1800 and ideally I would like to get something around that.
Any suggestions as to where to go?
2007-03-02 04:56:57 · 14 answers · asked by BananaStain 2 in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Other - United Kingdom
That is a lot of money to change in one go.
If you are moving to the UK you will need a bank account over here. The cheapest way will be to open your UK account with this money.
2007-03-02 10:19:08 · answer #1 · answered by Philip W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would initally agree with the Post Office suggestions but that is a lot of euros to change in one go. I would suggest ringing up a post office that does foreign excahange,and some banks and travel agents, near me Co-op travel and Going Places are good and ask for their rate and if you are ok bringing that amount to exchange.
Also dont forget to take some id with you. They may well ask for it being such a large amount.
As for the post office not charging commsion, I think they may well do unless you bought them there in the first place.
2007-03-02 05:33:26 · answer #2 · answered by lemonzestingtoday 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots - commission free Marks & spencers, Thomas Cook, Post Office, Travel Agent and of course banks! do not go to a exchange booth will charge you commission!
2007-03-02 05:01:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Banks or the Post Office - different Banks will have different rates.
Sometimes the travel agents will give a good rate too.
2007-03-02 05:01:48 · answer #4 · answered by Jewel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd go to Marks and Spencers (it's a department store, but most branches have a place you can change currency). There's tons of places you can go, but I've always found the exchange rate in Marks and Spencers is the best.
2007-03-04 05:47:37 · answer #5 · answered by Shanti76 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most Post offices and travel agents have exchange counters and a lot do not charge commission.Banks will oblige but mainly charge you for the privilege
2007-03-02 05:04:05 · answer #6 · answered by Xtine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Post Office gives a fair rate no commission.
2007-03-02 05:00:24 · answer #7 · answered by Your Nuts! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not change anywhere near the airport..
The best rates are at Barclays Banks
2007-03-02 05:04:44 · answer #8 · answered by MARCO 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
post office is best bet, some banks add a service charge
2007-03-02 05:08:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try a post office they deal in foreign currency or any bank or travel agents
2007-03-02 05:01:18 · answer #10 · answered by barn owl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋