Sterling:Euro rate looking good today!

chrisbin · 05-06-2010, 05:19 AM

Thanks to Greece etc you can get a few more Euros for your GBP than has been the case for the last 6 months....only fly in the ointment maybe result of today's election...

So, today might be a good day to buy those Euro's!

Public service announcement over!

- Paul - · 05-06-2010, 05:52 AM

anyone buy Euro's online?

Evil Diesel · 05-06-2010, 06:11 AM

I've done this lots of times. Generally of you order over £500 you get free delivery.

Better rates than the high street.

chrisbin · 05-06-2010, 06:18 AM

Unfortunately I can't offer an online service....yet.....

but can certainly help with any transfer business anyone might have at VERY competitive rates....

Be careful with the online suppliers, there are certainly good deals to be had but don't forget to add in ALL costs.

For reference our over the counter selling rate today, any quantity and no comission, is 1.142 Euros:GBP which is highest for this year.

- Paul - · 05-06-2010, 06:21 AM

Just bought 410 Euro's from Post Office for £358.42 all in.

EddieL · 05-06-2010, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisbin

Thanks to Greece etc you can get a few more Euros for your GBP than has been the case for the last 6 months....only fly in the ointment maybe result of today's election...

So, today might be a good day to buy those Euro's!

Public service announcement over!

Which election winner do you think will affect the rate?

willhollin · 05-06-2010, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by EddieL

Which election winner do you think will affect the rate?

BNP

chrisbin · 05-06-2010, 06:46 AM

Well I expect the rate to go down tomorrow whatever result!!

Tories should strengthen the pound, Labour weaken it....hung parliament was expected to weaken it too, but current feeling is that its already been factored in....

Reckon we should see 1.20 by the Summer.

All imho of course!!

CHG · 05-06-2010, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisbin

Well I expect the rate to go down tomorrow whatever result!!

Tories should strengthen the pound, Labour weaken it....hung parliament was expected to weaken it too, but current feeling is that its already been factored in....

Reckon we should see 1.20 by the Summer.

All imho of course!!

A lot of amateur traders are thinking a hung parliament will cause a drastic crash in markets tomorrow, but as you said, they fail to realise that this has already been factored in... There could be a lot of money lost tomorrow

I'd also agree with you on the 1.20 by summer...

ghosty · 05-06-2010, 09:01 AM

i remember when it used to be 1.69, them were the days..

now how old do i sound!

E92Fan · 05-06-2010, 09:57 AM

Where's the best place to change £1000 into Euros then?
Anyone got any ideas of where to go? Post Office ??

willhollin · 05-06-2010, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E92Fan

Where's the best place to change £1000 into Euros then?
Anyone got any ideas of where to go? Post Office ??

Getting you petrol money ready for the next Ring trip Tony?

E92Fan · 05-06-2010, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by willhollin

Getting you petrol money ready for the next Ring trip Tony?

Yup!! And food money!!

chrisbin · 05-06-2010, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E92Fan

Where's the best place to change £1000 into Euros then?
Anyone got any ideas of where to go? Post Office ??

NOT you local post office.

Have a look on www.no1currency.com for your nearest outlet - rates that will always beat the post office and M&S

- Paul - · 05-06-2010, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisbin

NOT you local post office.

Have a look on www.no1currency.com for your nearest outlet - rates that will always beat the post office and M&S

Same price as the postoffice - I just checked it.

410 eur is £ 359.02

F104 · 05-06-2010, 02:49 PM

From a substantial amount onwards, your bank should use the exact internet exchange rate at time of transaction plus a set fee. Contact your bank first though before they rip you off.
Definitly don't rely on the buy/sell rates as published.

chrisbin · 05-07-2010, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by - Paul -

Same price as the postoffice - I just checked it.

410 eur is £ 359.02

..."online" post office maybe, but you won't get that on the High Street....and not for any quantity....

chrisbin · 05-07-2010, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F104

From a substantial amount onwards, your bank should use the exact internet exchange rate at time of transaction plus a set fee. Contact your bank first though before they rip you off.
Definitly don't rely on the buy/sell rates as published.

......maybe in Belgium....

Seriously, it often comes down to those "set fees".....

ghosty · 05-07-2010, 03:41 AM

the post office online rate should be the same rate as when you go into the post office on the same day. and the post office dont have any additonal fees (excluding change-back of course), so th rate you see is what you pay. ive used the post office many times before and like their pricing clarity.

the only thing the buggers dont tell you is dont use a credit card when paying for it, always use a debit card. got stung with that once!

chrisbin · 05-07-2010, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghosty

the post office online rate should be the same rate as when you go into the post office on the same day. and the post office dont have any additonal fees (excluding change-back of course), so th rate you see is what you pay. ive used the post office many times before and like their pricing clarity.

Sorry, but thats just not true....

Anyway, as predicted, rate has gone down overnight and continuing downwards today!

- Paul - · 05-07-2010, 07:08 AM

Saved myself £7 - bargain..

chrisbin · 05-07-2010, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by - Paul -

Saved myself £7 - bargain..

well thats a couple of beers extra....

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