Phil Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 We're off to Greece in a couple of weeks, so, get euros here? Get them from a cash point there? Or a combination of both? "Freedom without socialism is privilege and injustice, socialism without freedom is slavery and brutality" - Mikhail Bakunin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Decimus Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 I went to Athens when I was 19 on my own with just a cashcard and no money. I sometimes cringe at the thought of how unprepared I was; I had no idea whether my card would even work. Luckily it did and I didn't have a problem. Can't help you with your actual point I'm afraid. A Widnesian in Ireland blog What is the best system for Super League? An honest appraisal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derwent Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Depends on who you bank with and what their commission rate is for foreign currency withdrawals, it can more than offset any slightly better rate over there sometimes. I’m not prejudiced, I hate everybody equally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyXIII Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 The general advice I've given over the years is: bring sterling and change it in a bank here. As Derwent said, though, it's a balancing act between exchange rate and commission rate. Hard to be exact, as both fluctuate. Try researching online. Local banks nearly all have English available on their websites - Alpha Bank, Piraeus Bank, Eurobank, National Bank of Greece (Ethniki). I'm pretty sure you will get stung if you buy euros in the UK. However, my step daughter, who works in the Post Office, and just told me the rate she can get - much better than I can, so if you know someone in the know, you might be better off buying euros in the UK. To be honest, you pays your money and you hopes you don't get ripped off. Rethymno Rugby League Appreciation Society Founder (and, so far, only) member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 One decent option is to buy online from Post Office...for collection at your local,post office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff9of13 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Check out Money Saving Expert: 15 cheapest ways to get travel money. Always good place to start with this sort of thing. "it is a well known fact that those people who most want to rule people are, ipso facto, those least suited to do it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Tim Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 We're off to Greece in a couple of weeks, so, get euros here? Get them from a cash point there? Or a combination of both? Depends what cards you have in your wallet as some are really not good for using in cashpoints abroad. Personally I would take a decent amount of Euros to tide me over then I have a Halifax CC for withdrawing cash abroad when/if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derwent Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I find Eurochange often have the best spot rates for foreign currency. You can by online https://www.eurochange.co.uk/ or they have branches in most large towns and cities. I’m not prejudiced, I hate everybody equally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedford Roughyed Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Fairfx has been my go to place for currancy over the last few years. With the best, thats a good bit of PR, though I would say the Bedford team, theres, like, you know, 13 blokes who can get together at the weekend to have a game together, which doesnt point to expansion of the game. Point, yeah go on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longboard Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 We're off to Greece in a couple of weeks, so, get euros here? Get them from a cash point there? Or a combination of both? Beware of Greeks bearing gilts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 Thanks everyone "Freedom without socialism is privilege and injustice, socialism without freedom is slavery and brutality" - Mikhail Bakunin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Rhino Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 One decent option is to buy online from Post Office...for collection at your local,post office. We only checked two places the PO and the local Thomas Cooks. Cooks offered a "significantly" better rate. Is it worth all the effort though for what ends up saving less than a quid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearman Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I hope the PO has got better since this happened http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/post-office-changes-after-fake-3150799 Ron Banks Midlands Hurricanes and Barrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleep1673 Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 The Post Office usually has the best deals on Euros, however I was in The WH Smiths, that hosts the loal PO, on Tuesday, and they had a sign up saying no Euros until Saturday. When we went to Florida last year we got currency cards, these are like pre-paid debit cards, and seem to be best value, you just load them up and use them like your own bank cards. Available from the Travel Agents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 rate should be getting better now...recovering from recent weaknesses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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