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    #11
    Originally posted by The Lone Gunman
    I find that an overseas bank account in Euros helps particularly when I have another with the same bank in GBP. It also helps to have an onshore account with the same people, thus avoiding exchange rate and bank transfer fees.
    And you’d do all this for a family holiday in France? Good grief man, just take some Euros and a few cards and stop making life so complicated.

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      #12
      Originally posted by ControlG
      Thanks for the info.

      Puzzled as to why someone who isn't inspired by foreign travel is automatically some doddery old fool who is a menace to other road users; but hey! never mind
      CG are you an American by any chance?
      Let us not forget EU open doors immigration benefits IT contractors more than anyone

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        #13
        Originally posted by DodgyAgent
        CG are you an American by any chance?
        Nope!
        "The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who have not got it" - George Bernard Shaw

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          #14
          Originally posted by planetit
          And you’d do all this for a family holiday in France? Good grief man, just take some Euros and a few cards and stop making life so complicated.
          I know its a little over board for some people.
          Comes in handy when you have been commuting to mainland Europe for work since 1998 though.
          Used to pay a fortune in exchange rate differences and then overseas transfers. God bless the Euro.
          I am not qualified to give the above advice!

          The original point and click interface by
          Smith and Wesson.

          Step back, have a think and adjust my own own attitude from time to time

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            #15
            best way to get some foreign cash is to buy on line at Travelex or such store.... best rates no commission, if you think you know how much you want approx
            Of course it can be nicked but France isn't too bad really apart from a few dodgy cities, so keep the cash in your pocket and you'll be sweet!
            But you probably don't need that much cash anyway as you can pay by credit card for most transactions, same as here really...

            Rebecca in "Travelled 5 continents, me!" mode
            Chico, what time is it?

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              #16
              Originally posted by Rebecca Loos
              Rebecca in "Travelled 5 continents, me!" mode
              Show Off! Only managed 3 meself.
              I am not qualified to give the above advice!

              The original point and click interface by
              Smith and Wesson.

              Step back, have a think and adjust my own own attitude from time to time

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                #17
                Originally posted by Rebecca Loos
                But you probably don't need that much cash anyway as you can pay by credit card for most transactions, same as here really...

                Rebecca in "Travelled 5 continents, me!" mode
                Do you pay in the shops or you just nick here and there.

                ned "rebecca" kelly
                I've seen much of the rest of the world. It is brutal and cruel and dark, Rome is the light.

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                  #18
                  Originally posted by Lucifer Box
                  But you may pay extortionate charges, Halifax for example charges 2.75% + £1.50 per transaction if you use an ATM abroad.

                  The only one who does not charge currently is Nationwide.
                  Nationwide are v Good. They don't charge a fee AND give you the proper exchange rate (as close as damn it to the currency market rate) much better than exchanges sell at. I don't understand why people still use Barclays, Natwest HBOS etc
                  The court heard Darren Upton had written a letter to Judge Sally Cahill QC saying he wasn’t “a typical inmate of prison”.

                  But the judge said: “That simply demonstrates your arrogance continues. You are typical. Inmates of prison are people who are dishonest. You are a thoroughly dishonestly man motivated by your own selfish greed.”

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                    #19
                    Originally posted by Lucifer Box
                    No, you've just never noticed, which is not the same thing. HSBC (amongst others) hide the charge by including it in the line item on your statement in the form of a crappy rate.[/url]
                    No...I dont get charged any fee's because Im a preferred customer

                    Gawd its so nice being in a country where my bank thinks of me as an investment and not a bludger! If only my bank manager from NZ could see me now!

                    Mailman

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                      #20
                      Originally posted by Mailman
                      If only my bank manager from NZ could see me now!

                      Mailman
                      They have banks in NZ?

                      What do they keep in them?

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