Author Topic: Volatile exchange rates (Read 2449 times)

Glenn66 · « **on:** June 18, 2008, 22:50:51 PM »

I have been watching the £/L exchange rate over the past week or so and it seems to be on a roller-coaster of a ride.Can any of you "old-hands" tell me if this is usual at this time of year, and what the present rate of exchange in resort is(the one from shops and the like), as you are lucky to get £1/2.27L in banks here.I am coming on holiday soon and will be exchanging the majority of my money there.

Many thanks,
Glenn

tribalelder · « **Reply #1 on:** June 19, 2008, 06:21:14 AM »

Most of the official exchange shops(Dovis) will give you about 4-5 Kurus less than the official Bank exchange rates which are available on lots of financial pages on the www. Avoid anywhere not offering these rates and bite the hand off anyone offering better, BUT be very aware they may not all be genuine as have been discussed on this Forum. Generally you will do better exchanging in Turkey as compared to the UK Yesterday the Dovis rate was 2.35

legless · « **Reply #2 on:** June 19, 2008, 08:35:30 AM »

we were getting 2.4 last week in most places that change your money

Ron

tribalelder · « **Reply #3 on:** June 19, 2008, 08:49:53 AM »

Unfortunately last week is history as indeed was my figure for yesterday. The important figure is now and for anything in the future you will have to see.

Glenn66 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 19, 2008, 09:48:59 AM »

Thank you Brian and Ron for the info.
Last year we were getting 2.55 to the pound, but as you say that was last year!
Lets hope it goes up a bit before the 30th of June.
Glenn

lindacarl · « **Reply #5 on:** June 23, 2008, 09:20:53 AM »

Get a Nationwide debit card & you,ll always get the best rate. Better than any bank or exchanger. NO fees charges - hidden or otherwise.

amanda bullock · « **Reply #6 on:** June 23, 2008, 09:53:08 AM »

quote:
Originally posted by lindacarl

Get a Nationwide debit card & you,ll always get the best rate. Better than any bank or exchanger. NO fees charges - hidden or otherwise.

lol

Colwyn · « **Reply #7 on:** June 23, 2008, 10:24:45 AM »

Perhaps Scunner should get Nationwide to sponsor this site since CBF members are advertizing NW so regularly - and quite rightly too.

jackstee · « **Reply #8 on:** June 23, 2008, 16:29:41 PM »

I agree Colwyn.
But, once you have left UK, no address anymore, how can you open an account,. This is one of the main problems I have since I sold our house three months ago.

Regards

Steve

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