Calis Beach and Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum
Information and Services in Turkey Section => Banks, Interest, Money Transfers, Insurance => Topic started by: Colwyn on August 17, 2016, 16:15:31 PM
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... but not at all UK airports. In at two of them you'll only get 99 eurocents. Of course the £ has plummeted everywhere but the real message is don't change money at an airport unless you order in advance (when you can get quite a good deal).
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37107945
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Ouch!!
I've gathered a few euros for a forthcoming trip to Paphos (Cyprus) but with four weeks to go I'm hanging in there, willing the exchange rate to improve before buying more.
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I usually draw cash from ATMs at destination using no fee/no loading debit card. However last time I went to a Greek island I was concerned about Greek banks running short of cash and not filling their ATMs. So I ordered from Bristol Airport using Moneycorp. They consistently offer a good rate for online orders and alco have a deal which says you get the exchange on day of booking OR on the day of collection - whichever is better for you. Perhaps a good idea to check your chosen airport to see which agency operates there. You can do this by visiting: http://travelmoney.moneysavingexpert.com/ and looking under Travel and Motoring/Overseas Spending. Unfortunately Exeter Airport doesn't appear if that is your choice. If so you have delivery to home choice left.
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Going from Bristol (Exeter's destinations are pretty limited).
Thanks Colwyn - your advice is very much appreciated.
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the answer is never ever exchange your money at the airport. I find that Wednesday of any week is the best rates on exchange, don't ask me why but it seems to work.