Another TIP

[redlobster]

Currency....
To get the best for your money be careful and selective.
1. Shop about for the best rates if you like to bring cash or travellers checks.
2. If you dont like carrying cash, then your credit card is a good way.But BEWARE...if you use your CC in an ATM you will get business rates, which is higer than tourist...BUT.. you will be charged for each transaction by your bank or CC company, so factor that in.
3. Nationwide, are the only bank in the UK who do not charge to use the Overseas ATMs.
Redlobster

[domster]

I always use credit cards, never take travelers cheque. normally they give you a good rate. Unless you draw money from cashpoint when they charge you.

[florida]

Most credit cards companies charge a commision charge for every purchase made overseas and this can soon add up. Get a Nationwide card, no charges whatsoever on any purchases made. Check the back of your credit card statement and it will tell you how much your credit card company is charging on purchases overseas. Most of the major credit card companies charge an additional 2.75% on top of the cost of the item purchased.

[eastcoastbranch]

We always use our Nationwide credit and debit cards when in Florida. Credit card for big purchases and debit card at the ATM`s. Great rate and no charges for using abroad.

[Ray&Sarah]

Really must get around to applying for a NAtionwide Credit Card, sure seem to offer a good deal, have the form just ahven't applied yet.[msnsmile2]

[dan]

I think I'll be joining you Ray&Sarah<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Ray&Sarah
Really must get around to applying for a NAtionwide Credit Card, sure seem to offer a good deal, have the form just ahven't applied yet.[msnsmile2]
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[luckylady]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Ray&Sarah
Really must get around to applying for a NAtionwide Credit Card, sure seem to offer a good deal, have the form just ahven't applied yet.[msnsmile2]
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I applied for mine online after reading this thread yesterday afternoon, rang them made an appointment, a lady rang me back this morning took all my details checked them out
Told me I had been accepted now mailed to me ,I have to read the T&C, sign the form then return ,I had nothing to fill in
As soon as Natiomwide received the signed form my card will be with me in 5/7 days just cuts down the prosessing time
Thank you for that tip
Barbara

[Sharon G]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by redlobster
Currency....
To get the best for your money be careful and selective.
1. Shop about for the best rates if you like to bring cash or travellers checks.
2. If you dont like carrying cash, then your credit card is a good way.But BEWARE...if you use your CC in an ATM you will get business rates, which is higer than tourist...BUT.. you will be charged for each transaction by your bank or CC company, so factor that in.
3. Nationwide, are the only bank in the UK who do not charge to use the Overseas ATMs.
Redlobster
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....any good tips for the best place to exchange cash?

Sharon

[Magical Dreams]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Sharon G
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by redlobster
Currency....
To get the best for your money be careful and selective.
1. Shop about for the best rates if you like to bring cash or travellers checks.
2. If you dont like carrying cash, then your credit card is a good way.But BEWARE...if you use your CC in an ATM you will get business rates, which is higer than tourist...BUT.. you will be charged for each transaction by your bank or CC company, so factor that in.
3. Nationwide, are the only bank in the UK who do not charge to use the Overseas ATMs.
Redlobster
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....any good tips for the best place to exchange cash?

Sharon
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Sharon
That would depend on how much you intend to change.

We have noticed recently that some of the travel agents offer a much better rate when changing large amounts into $$$$$

[Ray&Sarah]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by luckylady
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Ray&Sarah
Really must get around to applying for a NAtionwide Credit Card, sure seem to offer a good deal, have the form just ahven't applied yet.[msnsmile2]
[/quote]

I applied for mine online after reading this thread yesterday afternoon, rang them made an appointment, a lady rang me back this morning took all my details checked them out
Told me I had been accepted now mailed to me ,I have to read the T&C, sign the form then return ,I had nothing to fill in
As soon as Natiomwide received the signed form my card will be with me in 5/7 days just cuts down the prosessing time
Thank you for that tip
Barbara
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Sounds nice and easy Barbara, will have to give that a go.[msnsmile2]