Best place for foreign currnecy

[Kendhni]

I know some people get currency when on board and some get it before hand but who do you think offers the best deals

[Kendhni]

I usually use this site as a starting point. However you have to look at what the deliver charges are and maybe adjust the amount of currency to get free delivery or the best price.

Overall I have never found a single place to be the best, it can change on a day-to-day basis.

For small additional amounts I just get in on board ... the rate is not the best but when we are talking of small amounts the difference is negligible.

[Manoverboard]

The exchange rates are of no consequence unless we are going for a longer period to only one Country, then I will shop around a bit.

[Capt Black]

I've used moneysavingexpert's currency fidner thing, being able to collect in London.

However, I recently noticed in my Santander account's t & c's that cash withdrawals from Santander ATMs in Spain are free. So next cruise we shall be getting our € from the nearest Santander ATM in Alicante.

[Suekersh]

We generally use the post office. Try not to change anything on the ship now. A few years ago they gave excellent rates on ship but not now.

Sue

[Silver_Shiney]

First Choice have a price-beat guarantee to give you the best rates - but do not ever walk in and say "gimme some dosh" because they will give you the worst imaginable rate. Tell them you've seen such and such a rate locally and they will beat it.

Also, rates change twice a day so try and buy mid-week during the day

[Deefitz]

I got the best rate from Saga online, delivered free, I think I went through Martin Lewis' site.

[Gill W]

In the past, I've always gone into Thomas Cook as it's convenient, but next time I need some I will shop around to look at the rates

[kaymar]

Moneycorp via Telegraph Travel come out consistently high in any comparison sites. I have just ordered some euros for free next-day delivery

[Onelife]

Shopping around for the best rate will probably save you the price of a Pina-colada?

[Silver_Shiney]

Shopping around for the best rate will probably save you the price of a Pina-colada?

If you are a cheapskate like me and buy the minimum you think you need, yes, probably. However if you purchase large quantities of currency, it is well worth it.

[noddy10]

Generally shop around local TA's and Tesco and get the best rate when using the Euro. Always have Euros knocking about the house and when I order them usually buy £1000 at a time because we do cruising every year and also visit Austria so the exchange rate is important it is better in my pocket than theirs.

[paultheeagle]

If I need to change any money I get it on board...don't change much...If whilst out I find something I want and ain't got enough 'readies' I use me plastic.

A lot of places will take sterling anyway (well they used to) and some will take Euros as well, so for me there ain't no need to change loads of money.

[OCEANIAFAN]

If you have an M&S card use them they have very good rates. Also FairFX is very good but they charge £6 delivery for anything less than £750.

[Kendhni]

Just have to say what great service i have just received from Thomas Exchange Global.
Using the site i listed earlier they came out best so on Wednesday afternoon i placed an order online. I received an email within minutes, had sent of requested id and transferred the money before going home.

Lo and behold money arrived today