What's Going on with the Dollar rate???

[syrup]

That looks a pretty good at the moment but I don't have that card. Any thoughts on the pros and cons of it?

I have had one for a few years now and find their rates highly competitive. If you have access to a computer while abroad you can top it up so it means you don't have to put too much on to start with. You can withdraw cash from ATM's for a small charge or even withdraw your cash when you get home for a small charge. You can get either dollar , euro or combined. I think it's £9 to purchase one, but if you do a search you can usually find a link for it for free.

[Philomena]

Thanks for the info about the rate Steph - just ordered a card online which was FOC provided you loaded £500. I am thinking it might be a good way to transfer funds to my MC - if I load it up here at a good rate they can have a card over there and withdraw it as it is only $2 fee per withdrawal at the ATM. Food for thought I think!!!

[steph_goodrum]

No problem Philomena. Ive used mine for a few years now and renewed recently and they didn't charge or have a minimum reload.

I wonder if the pound will strengthen a bit now Briatin has it's triple A rating back again?

[Katys Grandad]

I have had one for a few years now and find their rates highly competitive. If you have access to a computer while abroad you can top it up so it means you don't have to put too much on to start with. You can withdraw cash from ATM's for a small charge or even withdraw your cash when you get home for a small charge. You can get either dollar , euro or combined. I think it's £9 to purchase one, but if you do a search you can usually find a link for it for free.

Thanks Keith. Martin Lewis' site has a link for a free card and will add a few pounds to your account if you deposit £750.

[Katys Grandad]

A bit of good economic news has sent the rate to over $1.54 this morning.

Highest for nearly 3 months.

[Pookie]

Good news & if our newspapers were less doom & gloom in this country we would probably be in an even better position.

Lynne

[Katys Grandad]

Finishing the week at almost $1.55. Rare good news in 2013 but very welcome.

[Andrena]

No thanks to Ed Balls, who as been so negative. Why does he have to talk down everything, it certainly doesn't help.

Andrena

[seanchai]

the highest in our neck of the woods (scotland) was $1.51 for a £1....can't complain at that ....(the post office was $1.48)
We got ($757 for £500 and 36 pence ).

[mary and colin]

We managed to get $1.52 on Friday from XE we were pleased with that.
Lets hope it stays going the right way.

Mary