Going back for a visit best where to go for english pounds
Jan 28th 2008, 11:04 am
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Going back for a visit best where to go for english pounds
Just booked some flights for a visit back to UK. Even though its not til july the exchange rate is in our favour at the moment so thought Id get some good old UK pounds....Then realised didnt know best place to do this or do we have no choice is it the bank only here...??? Advice appreciated 
Jan 28th 2008, 11:11 am
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Re: Going back for a visit best where to go for english pounds
Just booked some flights for a visit back to UK. Even though its not til july the exchange rate is in our favour at the moment so thought Id get some good old UK pounds....Then realised didnt know best place to do this or do we have no choice is it the bank only here...??? Advice appreciated
I dont know but would be interested too as we are going back in June too!!
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Jan 29th 2008, 10:22 pm
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Re: Going back for a visit best where to go for english pounds
It depends on the amount you were looking to convert. You could try someone like www.transfermate.com
You can either:
- Convert now at a better spot rate
- Book the rate today and exchange at future date (forward)
- Give them a rate you want to lock in and they will lock in when it hits that rate
You can either:
- Convert now at a better spot rate
- Book the rate today and exchange at future date (forward)
- Give them a rate you want to lock in and they will lock in when it hits that rate
Jan 30th 2008, 2:25 am
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Re: Going back for a visit best where to go for english pounds
Want to do at least 5 grand as going home for a month nearly. Thanks for that will give it a look
Cheers peppi
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