beigey

I'm going to the UK and will need to get some ££££'s ... will I get a better exchange rate here or there?

Ka Ora!

Pretty negligible really I would have thought...

wetwang

Even in Uk things vary. Trying to change 1000 euros cash I tried the Post Office. Thos Cook, and eventually I was bid £70 more at Going Places.
It pays to shop around for significant amounts but if its just the odd £200/300 or so try the Post Office but DEFINITELY not the airport

aimaom

If I buy currency beforehand I go to the post office, but normally I don't need that much so I take £100 or so out at a time when I'm over. Depending on your bank, you'll pay about 5-10€ in fees. Also, if you just use your debit card as usual the fees are surprisingly low. I pay 1€ish per transaction, I'm with the banque postale

cyrian

You can check online beforehand.
Certainly check the Post Office and also Marks & Spencer for the high street.

Regards

beigey

I ask because its been a while since I've been in the UK and I know we have an issue every summer with guests coming to France with £'s or $'s and none of the banks here have an exchange or cash for that matter!

Will just take my card then! Thanks

aimaom

bear in mind that there is probably a limit per day/week for cash withdrawals and/or payment in a foreign currency. I can't remember what mine is but it's pretty high (for a single person with no children staying with her parents)
I would contact your bank just to make sure re fees and limits

tom.maybourne

Pay by card as much as you can - restos, shops, transport, hotels. It is usually better than taking cash out at ATM.

At some hotels when you pay with the foreign card the terminal asks, whether to pay EUR or pay GBP. Always choose GBP, because then you get the Visa rate rather that the Barclays rate, who owns the terminal. Visa rate is always better than the banks.

Enjoy your trip!