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gynn · 12-05-2012, 08:32

Quick word of advice to anyone going on holiday abroad (something that seasoned travellers will know well!)

DON'T use the money exchange offices at any UK airport. As was said on Breakfast TV today, you might just as well give them your wallet and say "Take what you want".

As an example, the pound was trading at 1.24 euros to the pound this week. High Street Bureaus de change were offering 1.20 (to include their commission) and.the office at Manchester Airport was offering 1.08.

The difference on changing £500 is 60 euros.

At least Dick Turpin wore a mask!

12-05-2012, 08:32	#1
gynn Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,136 Liked: 10 times Rep Power: 4983	Money Exchanges Quick word of advice to anyone going on holiday abroad (something that seasoned travellers will know well!) DON'T use the money exchange offices at any UK airport. As was said on Breakfast TV today, you might just as well give them your wallet and say "Take what you want". As an example, the pound was trading at 1.24 euros to the pound this week. High Street Bureaus de change were offering 1.20 (to include their commission) and.the office at Manchester Airport was offering 1.08. The difference on changing £500 is 60 euros. At least Dick Turpin wore a mask!