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The new Euro Rate - So what is it worth today in 2010

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Jules:
Cash here everytime. As regards the Post Office you would get a better deal on line for any of the major companies.

Waspman:
I think you've missed the point Tony.  You will always get a better deal if you pay by Nationwide, Post Office or Zero Santander Credit cards as, unlike nearly all other credit cards (Lloyds, HSBC etc) they have no European loading charges.  One point to mention is that some tavernas and supermarkets will charge you 2% extra to use any credit card, but I think this is rare. 

In May when I went to SS the best Euro exchange rate was 113 Euros to one GB Pound, but using my Nationwide credit card it was 2 to 3 Euros more.  Hence you will be better off using one of these cards rather than cash, that's if all tavernas will accept them now, see my earlier posting to see why many do not like accepting cards of any nature. 

YANNIS26:

--- Quote from: Waspman on June 11, 2010, 04:17:45 PM ---I think you've missed the point Tony.  You will always get a better deal if you pay by Nationwide, Post Office or Zero Santander Credit cards as, unlike nearly all other credit cards (Lloyds, HSBC etc) they have no European loading charges.  One point to mention is that some tavernas and supermarkets will charge you 2% extra to use any credit card, but I think this is rare. 

In May when I went to SS the best Euro exchange rate was 113 Euros to one GB Pound, but using my Nationwide credit card it was 2 to 3 Euros more.  Hence you will be better off using one of these cards rather than cash, that's if all tavernas will accept them now, see my earlier posting to see why many do not like accepting cards of any nature. 


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Hi Waspman
I believe we have a misunderstanding here. Tony I believe is talking about the poor rate given for changing money over the PO counter not the Post Office credit card.
Yammas
Yannis

Waspman:
Hi Yiannis, I don't think you're right.  Tony made no mention of the Post Office (either credit card or PO counter).  He did indicate that cash is king and a credit card is used for back up only, whereas I believe it's better to use the correct credit card and you get a better exchange rate for doing so.

YANNIS26:

--- Quote from: Waspman on June 11, 2010, 09:58:38 PM ---Hi Yiannis, I don't think you're right.  Tony made no mention of the Post Office (either credit card or PO counter).  He did indicate that cash is king and a credit card is used for back up only, whereas I believe it's better to use the correct credit card and you get a better exchange rate for doing so.

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Hi Waspman
My apologies,I wrongly put recent postings regarding the poor exchange rate at the P.O counter down to Tony.I think age must be catching up with me .In fact the posters were Sunshine & Jules so I guess my eyesight as well as my mind is on its way out.
Sorry for the confusion.
Yammas
Yannis

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