Best place to buy Euros for holiday?

[swamp]

The cash machine on the mainland is easiest way. (Used to) help if you had a Nationwide account as there were no charges. It's always worth having a small wad of Euros floating around at home before you go.

If you really want to get the best rate then ask someone at work who has a pile of Euros. You'll get a perfect transaction rate then.

[BrilloPad]

The Post Office. If there is one within 100 miles of you.

WHS. Except that its probably more than 100 miles away. Rates always seem to be better at the PO.

Mrs BP will be getting some euros this week for our honeymoon to Italy.

[NotAllThere]

If you're buying a reasonable amount, those that charge commission often work out better value than those that don't.

[Cyberman]

Nationwide always give very good exchange rates when using your Debit card from ATMs abroad, and no fee within Euroland. I went to Turkey last week which is outsie of Europe and they are suppsed to be charging a £1.50 fee for FX but didn't do it there either.

WHS.... Nationwide Debit or Credit cards are always the best value, and of course safer than carrying wads of cash. I also tend to load the credit card with sterling before I go abroad to save on daily interest for cash withdrawn.

[dozer]

i use the post office, good rate with no commission and if you order enough they deliver to your house for free, even on a saturday (charge for sat delivery).

[Cyberman]

i use the post office, good rate with no commission and if you order enough they deliver to your house for free, even on a saturday (charge for sat delivery).

Sounds like they're giving it away !!

[TykeMerc]

I've found the Post Office the best too, plus they often have currencies in stock that aren't that common like Danish Kroner.

[Lockhouse]

I use these people - they are very good.

[Gonzo]

I always used to go to these people:

http://www.cityforex.co.uk/

Probably not too convenient if you are in Swindon though.

EDIT: I have to take that back they do next day delivery too, even to Swindon.

[NotAllThere]

Of course, living in a 1st world country, I just go to the cashpoint, and select the option to withdraw cash in Euros.