Tag: compare rates
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Always check rate threshold
We always talk about getting the best rate ans most people will look at their favourite high street bank, supermarket or currency exchange shop first. Our comparison tables help you to see where they sit amongst the other providors too. However, it is always worth comparing what rate you would get if you go into…
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Comparison of Euro rates on offer at 5pm today
We did a quick check of Euro currency rates available today at 5pm and compared online providers along with the rate you would get if you turned up at the Post Office, a Bureau de Change at Gatwick Airport and Heathrow Airport, along with the rates on offer from these if you reserve and collect.…
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Don’t be fooled by high street rates
This was the rate board outside a high street bureaux de change in central London yesterday: This compares with the best available rates online yesterday of:Euro – 1.401US Dollar – 1.57Japanese Yen – 1.92 The rates were good on the high street but not as good as online and also there was a minimum £1000 spend…
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Still buying Euros on the high street?
We occasionally get emails from people who say they wish they’d compared rates or shopped around sooner. They have just bought Euros or Dollars at a local bureau de change or high street retailer only to be told they could have got a lot more if they’d compared and bought online. Remember, if you are…
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Euro rates – hit 1.20
The last week or so we’ve seen some incredible Euro rates that have not been seen in sometime. Rates hit 1.20 earlier in the week. So, is now a good time to buy Euros? yes, of course. It may go up further but given we’ve not seen rates like this in sometime our advice would…
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The pound hits four year high against US dollar
The pound has hit its four year high against the dollar – which means its a fantastic time to order US Dollars if you need them soon. At the moment the best rate online is US$1.6555 to the £1. To compare the best rates online at the moment for your US dollar exchange click here.
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UK schools spring break
Lots of school have their spring break at the same time this year. Monday 7th April 2014 to Monday 21st April 2014 If you’re going away during this time and need money for your travels then make sure you compare with us before you travel and don’t leave it until you get the airport to…