Another exchange question
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Another exchange question
Hi
Sorry for another currency question. Ill be arriving in Edmonton on a one way flight with £6000. What will be the best way exchange this. Before I leave or do Canadian companies offer better rates for Sterling?
Thanks in advance
Sorry for another currency question. Ill be arriving in Edmonton on a one way flight with £6000. What will be the best way exchange this. Before I leave or do Canadian companies offer better rates for Sterling?
Thanks in advance
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Re: Another exchange question
Best bet is to leave it in the bank and use an FX dealer or write yourself a cheque when you are in Canada.
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Re: Another exchange question
Sorry for the naive reply but could you briefly explain how a FX dealer works please
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Re: Another exchange question
Once you place the order though it is a legally binding contract. You cannot back out without financial penalty.
An Alternative, what I would do for smaller amounts, write a cheque from a UK bank to yourself, negotiate a rate with the bank and deposit the cheque into your bank account here.
Last edited by Aviator; Jan 31st 2014 at 5:16 am.
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Re: Another exchange question
Thank you Aviator. Kudos for you. I will look into the transfer times as I will be needing some money for deposits as soon as I land. But I can always transfer half and half I suppose. thanks for the advice