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Posted: Tue Sep 5, 2017 9:55pm
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misssunshine

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Hi I'm coming to Benidorm soon from Uk , would it be best to get my euros in Spain or before I leave Uk , thanks in advance 

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Posted: Wed Sep 6, 2017 7:46am

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Posted: Wed Sep 6, 2017 7:46am

Unless you planning on spending 1000's of euros I would pre order your currency on line at one of the big supermarket chains over here

Important that you pre order  on line and not just walk in

The difference is negligible in Spain and if your only here for a holiday its not worth the bother exchanging when you get there 

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Posted: Wed Sep 6, 2017 8:26am

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Posted: Wed Sep 6, 2017 8:26am

misssunshine wrote on Tue Sep 5, 2017 9:55pm:

Hi I'm coming to Benidorm soon from Uk , would it be best to get my euros in Spain or before I leave Uk , thanks in advance 

As previously advised, but before travelling.

Here is a useful link that will take the legwork out of finding the best rate on line. 

http://travelmoney.moneysavingexpert.com/

Have a lovely holiday.

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Josephine123

Posted: Wed Sep 6, 2017 12:43pm

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Posted: Wed Sep 6, 2017 12:43pm

We used to order online from Thomas Cook and collect it in person.  Got a better rate than just walking in.

In Spain I use my Santander 123 account and withdraw money from the cash point at Santander bank.  Slightly better rate than the money exchange shops in Spain and no commission.  But you must have a Santander account in UK and use a Santander cash point in Spain.

misssunshine

Posted: Wed Sep 6, 2017 2:32pm

misssunshine

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Posted: Wed Sep 6, 2017 2:32pm

misssunshine wrote on Tue Sep 5, 2017 9:55pm:

Hi I'm coming to Benidorm soon from Uk , would it be best to get my euros in Spain or before I leave Uk , thanks in advance 

Thanks 

misssunshine

Posted: Wed Sep 6, 2017 2:34pm

misssunshine

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Posted: Wed Sep 6, 2017 2:34pm

misssunshine wrote on Tue Sep 5, 2017 9:55pm:

Hi I'm coming to Benidorm soon from Uk , would it be best to get my euros in Spain or before I leave Uk , thanks in advance 

Thanks

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