San Stefanos Online ~ North West Corfu
Your help and reviews are required => Information and help please => Topic started by: julied on August 15, 2012, 04:01:05 PM
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Its me again always asking for help
I am told by the post office that they no longer do euro cheques. They say that they
now have a pre-paid card which can be used anywhere.
I have never seen one before and would be worried that places would not accept it.
Does anyone know of this, where it can be used, where it cant and anything else
I would need to know.
Many thanks
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Most places in Ag Stef take them - but worth a survey by some keen forum member!
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Jimbo
Thanks for that a good idea for anyone whos has already visited or is there at the moment I arrive on the 24th but was looking to get my money at the weekend
Another question is it just for restaurants or can it be used in shops as much
info as poss please
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Its been posted on here recently and we also found this in Kefalonia
Cash is king. Discounts offered if you pay by cash etc. They just don't like dealing with the banks! We had a safe in the room so not a prob for us to take cash
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Its been posted on here recently and we also found this in Kefalonia
Cash is king. Discounts offered if you pay by cash etc. They just don't like dealing with the banks! We had a safe in the room so not a prob for us to take cash
If you pay by a "no commission credit card" (ie Halifax Clarity) you will get the best rate of all.
I've not been offered a discount for paying by cash in Ag Stefanos.
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Here you are Waspy.....
http://www.sanstefanos.co.uk/smf/index.php/topic,1808.0.html
Looks like it's creeping in. Twas the same in Kef when booking trips etc
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Hi, for those lucky ones about to enjoy their holls.the 3 places we got discount was.
1.the gewelery shop opposit side to athens bar.
2, shop that sells bags and other gifts closest to the tastey corner.
3 new travel agents next to marias paper shop.
and athens bar for apartments
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thanks for replies but gone a bit off topic
the question was where could I use a pre-paid card in San Stef
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Hi Julied
The best advice I can give is take cash it works everywhere.The best rates are online.Do not get it over the counter in the Post Office due to inferior rates. I always get mine from the P.O online using a P.O credit card you do not pay any transaction charges.
Yammas
Yiannis
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Yiannis
Thanks for reply I am sorry if I sound stupid do you mean euros, or take
sterling and change to euros when I get there
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Hi Julied
I take Euros but you can change sterling in the village .You will pay 2%commission but it is still a better rate than UK high street rates.
Yammas
Yiannis
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Yiannis
Thanks for being so helpful I can sort myself out now. We usually
take part euros and part euro cheques but for some reason they
dont do them any more
Julie
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Yiannis
Thanks for being so helpful I can sort myself out now. We usually
take part euros and part euro cheques but for some reason they
dont do them any more
Julie
Hi Julied
No problem.Did you see my update to my original posting that said the best exchange rates are online.
Yammas
Yiannis
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Yiannis
Yes I did thanks I have just been looking ive never ordered on-line before
but will give it a go this time. Im still in the olden days worried about
putting card details on-line
Julie
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Yiannis
Yes I did thanks I have just been looking ive never ordered on-line before
but will give it a go this time. Im still in the olden days worried about
putting card details on-line
Julie
Hi Julied
Check out moneysupermarket.com it will tell you where the best rates are.
Yammas
Yiannis
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I always get it from IcePLC.com - they are very good. They will take telephone orders if you prefer.
Current on-line rates:
Post Office : 1.2350
IcePLC : 1.2403 (min £500)
FairFX : 1.2550 (min £700) - but not all customers happy with service.
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I always get it from IcePLC.com - they are very good. They will take telephone orders if you prefer.
Current on-line rates:
Post Office : 1.2350
IcePLC : 1.2403 (min £500)
FairFX : 1.2550 (min £700) - but not all customers happy with service.
I'm very happy with FairFX service, used them twice this year, got the best rates and had the Euros delivered the morning after they were ordered. After you have ordered on-line from them you can phone and specify the denominations required.
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Hi julied
We also arrive on the 24th August flying from Manchester this will be our thrid visit. We always take euros with us and keep them in the safe. The company we use and have used for the past four years everytime we go away is Travel Fx Ltd all you do is go online and fill in the details and they will send you an email straight back or you can ring them and they will tell you how much you will get for whatever amout you are exchanging and if it is over £500 it is commission free with free special delivery next day . I will be ordering mine from them tomorrow. They then send you their bank details and you just either go online and do it through your bank or go into your bank and give them the details. It is really easy - I have used them twice already this year and never have I had a problem. Their contact details are:
TRAVEL FX LTD CONTACT DETAILS
Tel: 020 7183 7922
Email: info@travelfx.co.uk
Registered Office 31-33 College RD, Harrow,Middx,HA11EJ
Company Number – 6988495
Registered in England & Wales
Whatever you decide good luck
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Forgot to say I checked the rate this morning with Travel FX and it was 1.26
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sunshinegirl
Thats great, thanks for all the info. I will make some enquiries today. Hopefully
see you next week we are staying at the Tsaros. Please say hello you will
be able to spot us my grandaughter has lovely long red hair.
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Hi Julied
Will probably spot you at the airport as I think we are on the same flight as you from Manchester at 3.30 with Thomsons
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sunshinegirl
How exciting I wont have a clue who you are though, where are you staying.
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Julied
We are staying at Tereza's this will be our third time in SS but our first at Tereza's
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Sunshinegirl
That is where we stopped the first time we came you will have a great time