euros

[riggers]

Iwas wondering whether to exchange sterling over here in england, at a miserly 1.36 or risk exchanging when i get to arillas. Any help eggy?

[Theo]

Hello riggers

Is better to exchange here the rate this week was from 1,40 to 1,42

Theo

[vivian]

Hi Riggers, we have always found it better to exchange over in Arillas, just take enough with you to last the first few hrs your there depending on what time you arrive. Viv

[riggers]

Thanks vivian and theo. I go off the morning paper, they say rate is 1.37. I will check this out.

[Eggy]

John
Current exchange today was e1.424 less the usual 2%. Nationwide Flex, via the ATM, as you've probably read gives you the best exchange rate without commission.
Cheers
Negg

[Lindypops]

Hi riggers. We just take enough for a day or two, then top it up at the ATM, or have a day in Sidari, at the machine there. It`s worth getting a taxi there, have a look about etc, and taxi back. Couldn`t do a holiday there though.

[riggers]

cheers negg, always seem to do this wrong. when in arillas about 2 years ago , i think? euro shot up to about 154 or was that year before.      Lindypops i could not do sidari for holiday, i think to busy for us, but thanks for reply.

[Lindypops]

Yw. I could`nt do a holiday there, but it`s ok just to pop in now and again, maybe for the pharmacy etc.

[briant]

As I travel down to the South of Ireland quite a lot,I track the rates through the Banks.I have found that rates quoted in daily papers  are never accurate.Start shopping around a couple of months before you go away.I got 145.7 this year in july 7 weeks before we went away.Remember you pay the bank a flat rate of £3.00 whether you buy £50 or £500.The exchange rates at airports are a rip off,the rate at Belfast when we were going away was,wait for it,1.36.Was,nt I a happy Bunny.

[Eggy]

Airport exchange is very sad.
Today in Arillas it's still e1.425 on the board. The best bet, I think, is either go for commission free travellers cheques at home, if you have the right current account, or bring a wad of cash with you.
Negg