buying euros

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Off to spain next week.is it better to buy euros here or get them when i get to spain. gonna be near Benalmadina by the way.
 
Definately buy over there - You always get the best rates in Spain.. Find the local money changer.

If you have a credit card use that, it gives a FAR better exchange rate.
Try to avoid travellers cheques, you pay for the service.

Sorry, I worded that wrong - you should use your credit card for buying goods, NOT for changing money.
The best rates are definately given by the local money changers, shop around, there are plenty in Benalmadina.
Its a beautifull place by the way.
 
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forgot to ask as well,is it better to
take cash
travellers cheques
draw money from bank on my card.
 
If you have a credit card use that, it gives a FAR better exchange rate.
Try to avoid travellers cheques, you pay for the service.

surely using a credit card like visa/mastercard you will be paying interest immeadiatly cos you actually drawing money not paying for goods
 
I goto benidorm to visit the old man four five times a year and usually always get my euros over there. But in february the bludy exchange rate was the same as we were getting here so think things are starting to change. Basically same as curly said.

Although heading over on the 21st this month still get my cash changed over there.
 
Get your euros here at either M&S or the post office as neither charge any fees.
 
convert your money at post office the rate is no better here in spain BTW im working not far from Benelmadena give me shout if you need anything
 
convert your money at post office the rate is no better here in spain BTW im working not far from Benelmadena give me shout if you need anything

cheers mate, were the other side of the mariner, bornsol or buensol apartments just down the road from sol timor apartments. come down for a beer if you can, i can pm my surnae so reception can give me a shout,:Cheers::Cheers:
 
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