Arillas Forum

having compared rates on the net,the best i saw was 1.2416 fromwww.travelmoneyservices.com on contacting them they told me that the longer notice date you gave resulted in a better rate.I have ordered for delivery on 27 may and got a rate of 1.2472 commission free as the order was above £500.Hope this is of some help.

Hi Everyone
Wish I'd known that information, Briant, yesterday.  Changed £560 into euros at the post office and got a rate just over 1.18.  She said the rate dropped from 1.21 to 1.18 yesterday.  However in Lincoln today, the Coop were still offering 1.21, so it pays to shop around it seems.
Never mind - will just have to economise on the Mythos next week.
Best wishes
Pat

Noooooooooo don't cut back on the Mythos Pat. Surely there is something else you can do without. Ha Ha

The exchange rate is terrible isn't it.

Anyway have a great time. Hope you like the Kaloudis..........

riggers..............

I forgot to say Eggy if it goes up to 1.50 can you get me some and i will give you the money when i get there. lol.  :)  :)

Cheers.

riggers..............

Thanks for the update briant. Maybe PJ will just leave out 1 Mythos! I`m sure you`ll have a great time PJ.

Hi Everyone
Thanks Riggers and Lindypops for your comments.  Yes going short on Mythos was a bad idea - never mind I'll think of something.
At least by going to the post office in the village I'm helping to keep it open, and it was only a short walk, and there was no queue, so perhaps it wasn't a bad deal at all.
The ticker it ticking down nicely so it won't be long now.
Best wishes
Pat

PJ, you go and have the best time.

Thanks Lindypops.
I love your little erinaceous fellow - have never seen one in Corfu though!
Best wishes
PJ

Lol, no I haven`t either.

Does anyone know how many euros I can get to the pound in Arillas. I'm not sure whether it's better to shop around at home, or get traveller's cheques and exchange them in resort. Last year I didn't change my leftover euros back to pound, and they're worth about 15% more now.

Same here we have about 20 euros left from last year.

That won't get you far Blondegirl....lol

Yesterday the exchange in Arillas was hovering around e1.25.

Negg

Post Office yesterday was 1.18.Think this year will bring sterling and change it.Unless it shoots up suddenly.Do check it eveyday.

I know Sandy... couple of sunbeds and a mythos!

Hmm go towards a meal BG...

One advantage to being an Englishman living in Ireland, already got euros !

And good food too, gary.

True. they know how to serve a steak here (massive), i'm sure there are lots more advantages, the price of a pint in Dublin NOT being one of them !

 hi gary, i am going on a hen weekend to dublin in august, any suggestions for a group of extreeeeeeeemly well behaved women!!!!
ger x

I've tried to get me head around this Euros malarky.

Am I better off taking travellers cheques and some euros, or
No travellers cheques and all euros, or
English money and change it in Arillas, or
All travellers cheques, or
Any other solution.

Please, please someone help, I need advice, quick.

Many thanks

Amanda (in desperation!!!!!)

Hi Amanda

I will take about €800 and then use my debit card. I haven't used travellers cheques for years, too much hassle.

TerryW

Amanda, I've been thinking long and hard about this one too!  I think I'm going to take about 100 euros with me, take some sterling and change it there and also hoping to be able to withdraw from the ATM.  With the info provided by Eggy, even when you've paid the commission, the rate is still higher in Arillas and changing it there is better for the local economy.  That's the plan at the mo, of course if the rate goes up over here, I may take all euros with me!  Sorry, I don't think I've helped you at all!

hi amanda, i think we are going to take some euros and some sterling to change up when we need it and a debit card as a back up! i never take travellers cheques, as they are too much hassle, and somewhere like arillas there is no problem with security anyway!
ger x

For the last couple of years we have taken all euro's with us but are petrified until we are safely in the apt incase we lose it all!!

Hi Ger.
The obvious place to start would be Temple Bar, it's Dublins west end but be warned it's very touristy. There are several pubs that host do's (comedy, bands etc) and most have some form of entertainment. The good bit is the size of Dublin, most places are walking (staggering) distance or a short cab ride. Be careful late at night and stay in a group, Dublin has lost some of it's innocence since joining E.U. You'll have a great time anyway. Enjoy !

thanx for your prompt responses.

My only concern about using the debit card Terry is what if the machine in Arillas doesn't work, we'd be left without cash and the nearest one after that is Sidari.

Amanda

I usually keep a minimum of €200 and top up at the cash machine. If the machine is not working I will have enough money to keep going for a few days. I could also use a card to pay for meals etc if I needed to.

Amanda, if Stuart and yourself were needing to get to Sidari or elsewhere for any reason, you would only have to ask for Helen or myself at the Horizon and we would take you. And that goes for any other people who are in Arillas at the same time. It would be very sad if we communicated most days, here on the forum, but could not help a fellow forum member with any form of holiday emergency.



 

Thanx for that Terry,

You may regret saying that, I quite fancy going to Sidari, Paleo, Corfu Town, San Stefanos.

No seriously thanks!

Amanda

Thomsons will price match..so the current best rate I have seen today is M&S 1.209,all ones needs to do is take a copy of the todays price and they will match it.
I am going to do a 50/50 split euro/sterling and see how it goes.
Ang

Asda online are offering 1.2154 if you buy £500 or more, delivered to your house next day. How's that ??

I take mostly Euros and some sterling just in case. (mainly for airport duty free).

riggers.........

Thats not bad actually riggers, I'll be keeping a close eye on them in the coming weeks before I go. Thanks mate! :-)

Same here riggers, but not keen to buy at the airport.

You would do well to avoid changing your money at the airport. When we flew back in to Newcastle last friday I noticed the Travelex exchange there only offered 1.14 euro's to the pound. At the time the rate in Arillas was around 1.24-1.25.
Maria

Just bought a grand at travelex for 121.84and a bit. I'll buy the rest over there I guess.

HELP!!  I'm confused now! (It doesn't take much :roll:)  We usually take about £1000 sterling and change the whole lot in Arillas. I thought the exchange rate was better there. Reading all these posts, would it be better to have it changed here?  :?  :?

Hi Peckedhen we to normally change up our money incorfu the best place for rates we found was in sidari on the left in the main street can't remember the name of the place but it sells trips for coaches, boats and horse riding and the man in there is a very nice boy if you get my drift !!!

Well I got 600 euro yesterday at the bank for £499 I think that was 1.219, pretty much as they were all quoting.
Ang

Used the ATM in Arillas on 24/5/08, just checked my bank statement and I got 1.221 exchange rate. My service charge was £1.50 as I bank with Halifax.

www.travelmoney services.com quote 1.23euros
ron & ali

Hi everyone,

Just got 1.236 at the Cheque Centre (Best I could find ) with no minimum spend.

If anyones interested you can call 0800 243028 to locate your nearest branch.

Hope this is of interest.

Just 3 more sleeps before we make our Arillas 'Debut'..... Cant wait !!

Yammas,

MarkanJade

hi markanjade

just loved the words - sounds like a new career in showbusiness!

Say kalimera to everyone, and you will find out what we're endlessly on about.

best wishes for your first night... "break a leg" and don't mention the scottish play....
lol
Phil

Thanks Phil,

I'm sure we will enjoy it... After all, reading all the posts on this forum by so many people can only be positive.

I think the forum gives a fantastic insight into what Arillas is like, and we like what we are reading !!!!

We like the quiet resorts (always Greece though, because of the people ) and this is why we picked Arillas, although I dont know if Arillas will be ready for our 3 year old daughter !!!!!

Cant wait to get there to find out though !!!!!!!!!!

MarknJade     

I used my Nationwide Flex account card at the machine in Arillas and got from 125.59 upto and the best was 126.22 that was only 2 weeks ago and with no commision or charges.the tourist shops were quoting approx 125 with 2 euro chage.

Just wondering does any1 know the current exchange rate in arrillas at the mo. just wondering weather it would be best 2 change here or over there?

121.89 in marks and spencers this morning in romford essex,from a cashpoint machine ..yammas

1.20 if you order them online at TSB..

1.2179 from post office online today (min £350)

1.27 in my bank statement today from using my Nationwide card at the ATM in Arillas.

Only trouble we had this year using the ATM was that our cards got blocked!

After seeing Watchdog, we informed our bank of our holiday dates and where we would be.  Apparently, people had been finding that their banks were blocking their cards while they were out of the country as a security procedure regarding unusual activity.  Watchdog advised to tell your banks where and when you are going, but they did also add that, as banks are computerised, sometimes even this isn't enough.

On our first week Colin's card was blocked in spite of his having notified the bank, but mine worked fine.  Then in the last few days of the holiday my card became blocked, so in desparation Colin tried his card again and hey presto, it worked! 

(Admittedly it would have been a good idea to take the little card we were given by our bank with the telephone number to ring should there be any problems.  I left it by the computer on our desk! derrr.........)

Yes there seems to be a bit of a problem if you are using your card at the ATM.
Do the banks take notice of what you tell them.
Whilst we were over in May our son tried to use his, he had informed his bank prior to traveling. when he tried to use the ATM he was denied.
He contacted his bank and was informed that they had tried to contact him to see if his card may have been used in Greece.
Yes it had he replied, I have informed you that I would be using it whilst on holiday.
He then informed them that as they knew he was on holiday why did they telephone him at home to see if he was using his card whilst he was on holiday?
Next thing you know they will be charging him for the telephone call????

Please could all of you who have had problems tell us which Banks you are with?  Would be interesting to see if there is a pattern

Hi Jo,

I know this isn't quite what you asked, but in terms of banks - I'm with the HSBC & have never had an issue with the ATM in Arillas.
I let them know when I'm away & where I'm going to be & it was really, really good - no problems at all to report.

I can tell you however that staying above the Brouklis & being very near to the ATM machine, I heard a few people who were strolling by (after attempting to use the machine) that didn't appear to have had a lot of success - maybe it's all the different foreign cards that are being used all at once?!?

I don' really know, but it's always been spot on for me & for Christian who's with the Nationwide.
Hope that helps Jo?

Becky Bx.

WWW.TRAVELMONEY SERVICES.COM.    1.2318 15-21 DAYS ORDER.

RON

Hi Jo,
Yes, Colin and I are both with the Co-operative Bank.  That may change at some point though!

We are with the Clydesdale Bank and to be honest it has never even crossed my mind to inform my bank that I would be using the card abroad.  I've never had a problem in Arillas or elsewhere.

Although once, a few years ago when I was in Spain, my branch called me on my mobile to confirm it was me using my card. 

I hope I've not just placed a jinx on my card.....

Hi Folk
Drew 280 euros from the ATM on 28th May using my HSBC Maestro debit card.  No problem.  Had not informed them where I was.
Best wishes
Pat

I'm sure you haven't placed a jinx Eileen - but I know what you mean. I sort of feel the same way too!

I've never previously felt the need to inform my bank about being abroad & as I mentioned, have never had any problems with the ATM in Arillas & have to say got a much better exchange than was on offer in the UK before we left to come away.

The reality is that the Euro exchange isn't getting much better is it?

Still, I doubt it will stop us all from coming back eh?

Becky B x.

Judging by these posts, it would seem better to NOT tell your bank when you're going away!!

lynn x

Just what I was thinking justlynn.....

I used my nationwide card at the atm in arillas last year with no problems. I didn't inform the bank that I would be away, not sure i will tell them this year either.

Maggie, like you I am with the Nationwide and they only say you should inform them if you are using a credit card when you are away, I've never had a problem with the debit card anywhere. I will be using it again in June and October. Mick

M n M  I can remember also being told by my bank to inform them regarding your CC.

Exchange is still hovering around the e1.24 / e1.25 here.

Negg

CHEERS Eggy.  still better then U.K.  time to start keeping a close eye on it now.

Anyone know what the current exchange rate is in Arillas?

Angie M

e1.246 this afternoon.

Cheers
Negg

many thanks  Neil

Angie

I decided to take traveller's cheques, and change them in Arillas, for what I expected would be a better exchange rate. It was so; 1.20 to the pond in the UK, compared to 1.24 in Arillas. HOWEVER, I had to pay 2% commission in the UK, and yet another 2% commission in Arillas, so I was no better off. Last year, in a larger Greek resort, with perhaps a greater range of banking facilities, I got my cash commission free. Arillas proved worth the extra few euros though!

I got 1.225 today at Thomas Cooks in Sheffield town centre just a bit better
then M&S rates.

If you take cash and exchange in Corfu do you normally pay commission or does anyone know where it is commission free.

Eggy, can you please keep us updated on a daily basis to the exchange rate in Arillas.

Cheers

Mike & Debbie

P.S. 5 weeks and counting

I think most places in Arillas charge 2%

I got some Euros this weekend at M&S and took advantage of their £10.00 voucher when you exchange £250 or more. I did £250 on Saturday and £250 on Sunday and Helen had £20.00 off her clothes. The £10 back gives an exchange rate of about 1.257.

If she buys more clothes next Saturday, I will get another £250 exchanged.

Yesterday was e1.252 and the commission on any money changed is 2%.

I think, with the two busiest months looming, that it may break the  e.1.26 barrier.
 ( But I've got all the Euro 2008 results wrong, so far, so what do I know? )

The Barclays Bank account, we used to have in the UK,offered us commission free euros and Travellers cheques plus free holiday insurance plus a few other perks.
( I think we paid £5 monthly for alll these privileges )

So we always bought T/C ' s with us and changed in Arillas.

Cheers
Negg

e1.242 in Arillas today people.
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Well Eggy, . Im not surprised you havent got any time to do the gardering or anything like that when your always on here because another forum member asked you to find some thing out for them. Your a star You deserve an ouzo. LOL. Viv

In my daily life I run a jewellery wholesale business and our suppliers are mainly from Germany and the U.S. The strengthening euro has had a dramatic effect on our prices in the UK but likewise it is having an adverse effect on exports from the Euro zone. I visit Germany regularly and they are not at all happy with the strength of the euro. I am also in weekly contact with currency dealers and the consencus of opinion is:-

1 The euro is currently overvalued and there will have to be a correction.

2 The correction will not take place in the next few weeks!

Unfortunately we are all at the mercy of speculators and like everything else in life at the moment we have got to grin and bear it. At least I can look forward to a relaxing 2 weeks in Arillas.

Vivian
I always deserve an Ouzo ,but now ,thanks to your kind words , I'll have 2 termorrer!

RobinM
Interesting post that and I think we should all take notice of it.

Exchange today here is e1.246

Negg

Hi Eggy

It looks like the european central bank will put up interest rates today - this is already having an effect on the euro - it is getting slightly stronger against the £! I did notice in our local Thomas Cook that they are offering euro's at 1.24 to the £ but you have to spend a minimum of £500.

My advice is shop around as travel agents are struggling and will probably do a deal on currency exchange.

Robin

Robin

I will keep a very close watch on the exchanges here.
( maybe e1,27 by the end of July then? )

Negg

Hi Negg

Could well be. If you follow this link on the BBC website it gives live data on exchange rates.
 http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/fds/hi/business/market_data/currency/11/12/default.stm

These rates are spot rates and are more closely related to commercial transactions. However it gives a good indication of where rates are going.

Robin

Hi all, got back from Halki yesterday, from the ATM we averaged 1.27 with our Nationwide card to the £ so no charges and spent most of it :-), Mick.

Sounds good to me M n M....

Robin M

Thanks for that and I've made it one of my "favourites".

Yesterday here it was e 1.248. - It's also good to hear, from M & M about the e1.27 average with Nationwide.

Cheers
Negg

We usually take stirling and exchange it in Arillas.  This time, after reading this, I've decided to get the Nationwide card........but which one do I need apply for, there are three:  the Classic, the cash reward and the Comic Relief?? 

Cheers.
Sue

Mine is the Nationwide Flexaccount

I am tempted to say the Comic Relief!  Especially if the machine keeps your card - thats no joke!

Oh well, we got just about 1.21 yesterday (before I celebrated and got absolutely like the back end of a small rodent...)

Thomas Cook was the same rate, but went to my own bank branch and they handled issues like card limits etc.

Have taken out a Nationwide Flex Account, but as usual with jen and me, too late for this trip. Will help us in September though. Thanks for the advice Sandy. In September we can spend the few euros we save on some extra Black Russians...

Phil

That is what i like to hear Phil, You have already sorted out what you are going to do with the euros you save.  :D

riggers...

Thanks Sandy - I'll get on to it ready for September!
Sue

Hi All,
any update on exchange rate in Arillas?
Cheers
Mike

I would imagine pretty much the same............... 1.24


riggers...

Riggers

Yer not wrong! - It's hovering around the e1.244 / e 1.246 at the mo.

Negg

I got 1.223 yesterday (after a bit of haggling!)  so works out roughly the same.  It was at Thomas Cook, they were originally offering 1.21 but I told them what Althams were displaying in the window and they matched it.  Pays to shop around and to be cheeky!

iv just phoned round a few places in edinburgh  post office seems the today

post office              1.2202
thomas cook           1.214
marks and sparks   1.2137
rbs                        1.198     

Arillas shows e 1.242 today.

A slight drop but I still think e 1.255 around the end of this month.

What do I know? - Couldn't get euro 2008 right!

Negg

Hi, 
Any update on the exchange rate in ARILLAS at the mo..?
& is 2% commission the norm?

4 days to go....can't wait...?

cheers

Stu

it's still around that e 1.243 mark today which is dissapointing.
Negg

Thanks
still better than here, offered 1.20 today...!
stu

Hi All,

I went to Thomas Cook last week and told them i had been offered 1.225 by First Choice, small white lie, they then offered me 1.23. They also had an offer if you put over £500 on a cash card loaded with Euros you get an extra 25 euros on top of what you put on the card.Apparently you put this into an ATM and draw euros out and it only charges 2 euro per transaction (max 700 euro a day). Not bad considereering you get 25 free.

Mike

latest rates from money services .com.14 days notice 1.2384.51 days notice 1.2562.del.in oct.1.2600 in nov.1.2638.these rates are based on minimum £500.order and are commission and delivery free.I was more than happy to deal with them in july.I shopped around and nobody offered me as good a deal.Hope this is of help .

Thanks for the information briant.  Will look.

A "record" 1.256 in Arillas today y'all. - Will we get 1.26+ in 10 days time??
Negg

That is great news Negg.

Hope it is on the way up. The fuel prices (petrol and diesel )have dropped over here at the moment. Gas and electric on the rise though.  Can't win.


riggers...

Tesco Card giveing 1.229 over £500 free delivery no commission

Riggers

e1.257 today. - ( an exra half a beer for £100 exchanged! )

Negg

Lol  Eggy.

I don't think half a beer will touch the sides.

riggers..

Ha ha, know what you mean there, riggers!

lynn  :D

mines from coop 1.253 euros

Little tart me... I would take 1.20 if there was free beer

lol
Phil

e1.263 today y'all.

Getting better all the time  :) Think i might wait though till the last minute. Asda online was offering nearly 1.24 today if you get £500 worth, next day delivery to your door.

riggers..

Was there free beer with that riggers??????????

Forget the exchange rate - bring on the Mythos!

lol
Phil

Ah Phil !

Just to let you know that I predict e1.275 for the end of August.
____________________________________________________________________

Also there is a mixed european clientele in Arillas this month. French, Italians and Germans and of course many Greeks from Athens and thereabouts.plus someone who said "Spasibo" as thanks for directions to San Stephanos.


But..... I haven't seen any Black Russians since you and Lyn retd back to Glastonbury.

Hmmmmmmmmmmm

Negg

I hope your prediction is right Negg. Do you mean Jen (not Lyn)  :)

riggers...

That'll get 'em talking Eggy! I don't know if Lynn would come back to Glastonbury with me but I'm pretty sure Colin would take a dim view of it. As would Jen.........

Maybe the KoumQuat or the hostess trolley could be implicated here. Or a certain pair of flip-flops......

Cheers
Phil

BUM !

Phil n Jen of course. - I keep doing this when my fingers go faster than the brain.

Next thing is I'll be told they are not black russians. Have I git the colour wrong as well

Negg

Makes no difference Eggy - black,white...., we,ll drink 'em all (HIC).

lol! Jen

Ha ha ha - I've just choked on my tia maria!  (Ran out of cola so had an extra strong black russian!)

Never mind eggy, my fingers always go faster than my brain!  (Got puzzled about the spasibo so googled it and it's Russian, but maybe you all knew that anyway!)

Would love to come to Glastonbury Phil but only with Colin, ha ha!  Love to Jen.

lynn xx

We'd love to welcome you both Lynn. But both is the point.....

Eggy was having a "senior moment" as we both call them. He and I are good at those. It can't be the ouzo, because I rarely drink that. It must be our junior age!

Wikipedia says a white russian is equal measures of vodka, coffee liqueur and cream. Jen and my version consists of cold milky coffee and loads of vodka. We often drink that. We don't worry whether they are black or white though. Just like the rest of our attitudes.

Take care both, and see you in Arillas one day soon
love
phil and jen

Exchange rates on offer dropping like a stone here at the moment. Best rates gone from 1.25 to 1.23 in 2 days!!

Does anyone think this is just a hiccup? Or is it likely to keep dropping?!!!! (wish I'd ordered mine the other day now!! Is the rate dropping in Arillas too?

I have noticed they have took a tumble today. My son wants some as he is going to Ibiza with his girlfriend on Saturday. Last day for him tomorrow to get some.

riggers...

Can anyone give advice on current exchange rate in Arillas at the moment? Eggy maybe?

Thanks

Paul

Paul

I only saw e1.24 today. It's taken a small tumble here , as well.

Negg

Thanks Neil see you in a couple of weeks time!

My son was offered 1.18 at post office today, he eventually got 1.21 off them for £600 worth. What a load of , i won't swear.

riggers..

PS Keep an eye on this for me Negg please. Should I exchange here ??????

I just knew it... by the time we go in September it will equal the £1. !!!!

It's just crept up to 1.25 euros today y'all.

For the first time today the cashpoint had run out of money.

A very busy August methinks!

Negg

Noticed the exchange as e 1.257 in Arillas today.

Negg

Almost frightened to have a look at this posting in case it had gone down again.... glad its crept up now though!

Neil....what is the commission in Arillas? I have done some searchin here so just need to weigh up my options before coming over on monday!

Thanks Paul

Like the others above I'm still undecided....

What's the exchange rate/commission situation for £ cash exchange?
How many places do it? And who gives the best deals?

Lyn

It's still e 1.257 today and expect a 2% charge for exchange which gives you around a e 1.232 mark. This is for cash and Travellers cheques.
But if you already paid commission  on your T/C's then dont expect many euros extra just peace of mind that you are exchanging when you need the cash and a good feeling that you are exchanging with local Arillas businesses.

Negg

Just got 1.22 for a "clearance sale" at First Choice. Had to be in 100 euro notes which are unpopular and they wanted to get rid of them. Shame theye didn't just give them away... Their ordinary rate was 1.18, but Lloyds bank was 1.20 all with no commission.

So it looks like most of our exchange will be while we are there, on our Nationwide FlexCard.

Phil

I was told the rate had fallen to 1.21 in Arillas yesterday.

A very misely 1.14 at the post office today. If you get more than £500 you get 1.16 :( seems i have made the wrong decision waiting.

They did say they expect it to go back up once the kids are back at school, are you having that one ???

riggers...

You get e 1.22 in  Arillas today John. - Pretty poor beg better than the UK
Negg

Cheers Negg i think iwill be getting them in Arillas.

riggers...

Hi there

returning to paradise (spelt ARILLAS) next week - can someone advise please, is it better to get euros in Britain or wait until we get there - current options in UK are around 1.18 ( albeit with no comission)

It's around that e 1.23 today. - Not good but at least you give the commission to Arillas businesses.
Negg

Negg

Many thanks - agree with you that I would rather pay the commission in Arillas than UK.

Only 7 days to go & counting down every minute.

Once again - many thanks for the info.

Brian

e1.23 today.

Negg

I hope Olga has plenty, i intend to change all my sterling over there. 1.17 here Negg


riggers..

Riggers

I reckon by Weds it will be e1.24.
( You can play the "stock market" when you're here! - "do I or don't I ?" )

see ya soon
Negg

Coming out to Arillas on Monday.....have been keeping an eye out for the exchange rates out there....whats the rate at the mo?

I'll take a peek tomorrow.

Negg

I got 1.20 from Thomson today

Todays rate is e 1.245 folks.

I'm told that some places in Sidari offer e1.25. - But you gotta get there.

I reckon the Arillas rate could go 0.75 either way by Tuesday next week.
( Love to see e1.255 )

Negg

Near where I live is  a company called 'Cheque Centre Currency' they also have an internet site by the same name, well today they are selling at 1.219 to the £. If you go to some of the larger travel agencies they will match other local prices, so when I need a few euros I just quote the CCC prices and have always had it matched, by a few I mean about £100s worth. Normally I wait untill I arrive at my holiday destination.
Just a thought, Mick.

Today Althams in Bury is offering 1.24 to the pound. So looks like things are improving!

Thanks for checking Negg you are a gent, its still better than over here!
M&S are at 1.21 here today...... so we are still a little behind.
Today I'm just grateful I decided that I preferred Monarchs flight times to XL's!!

Hi All
Yesterday the Post Office gave me a shade over €1.21 to the pound on over £500.
This compares with €1.18 they gave me for the same amount in May 2008.
However last year they were doing €1.35!
Best wishes to all at or heading for Arillas
PJ

Does anyone know what the exchange rate is over in Arillas at present.  Have some Euros to take over but knowing me will need more.

Thanks Jill

Mick n Jill

Yesterday was still at e1.24.

Negg

Will definatly get it changed over in Arillas much better rate than here.

Thanks Eggy

Eggy,

Where is the best place to change it in Arillas and what do they charge?

BP

A choice of places and they all charge 2% commission. The exchange rate is usually the same at all of them.

Negg

I am pretty damm sure I spotted e 1.256 in Arillas today.

Luv to see e 1.265 by Tuesday next week!

Negg

So would we Eggy ;0)

So would I Mick & Jill - so would I :-)
It's pretty encouraging though isn't it? Creeping up nicely.
Thanks ever so Eggy for your timely reports. I'll take some out with me, but buy the bulk in Arillas I think.
Not long now :-)

e1.255 on the boards today at Arillas.  - Keep those fingers crossed!
Negg

Today the currency exchange rate at Travelex http://www.travelex.co.uk (http://www.travelex.co.yk) for Euro is 1.2224.  Is it a good rate to buy from this site.  They offer online ordering option since i urgently need some money to travel this weekend?

Ahas

Depends on the commission rate.

Today in Arillas comes in at e 1.243 with a 2% commission.

Negg

Thanks for the update. Eggy....Oh for the Drachma !!!!

Thanks so much for this regular update Eggy - it's been invaluable.
Do you think you might be able to give me one more update tomorrow - before we set off on Saturday?
Sorry to be a pain in the bottom - it will just help me determine how much sterling I'll exchange in Arillas.
Only if you're able to :-)
BeckyBx

Becky... do you keep having to remind us that you are going on Saturday... ;)

I'm sorry Kes :-)
I'm getting to that point now where it's almost like Christmas Eve! Shall I stop?
Oops :-)

When do you go Becky lol have a great time B i'm sure you will :-)
                                 Tony

I see e 1.248 in Arillas today.

Negg

Neill, cheers the best offer I have had today is 1.22. See you anytime from Monday. Mick.

Thank you very much Eggy,
I really hope I see you this time
BeckyB :-)

e1.255 currently being offered in Arillas today.

Negg

Yesterday Tesco was offering 1.25 seemed the best i have seen in England

I must check this Tesco out. 

Saw 1.26/7 in Sidari last week.

Commercial rate today is 1.298. This is the highest it has been for sometime. Would expect a rate of 1.28 in Arillas very shortly!

Since I posted this Topic on 10th.of May it has been read over 11000 times which proves how exchange rate concious we all are.To refer to my first post TMS sent me their rates today and in brief they are 7 days notice 1.26 .41 days notice 1.28.No commission and free delivery.

Well i keep wondering how the exchange rate will go for next year up to the 1.40s i hope but things dont look too promising at the moment lets keep our fingers crossed and hope it improves as it does make a big difference espeacialy for those folks with a few kiddies
                      Tony