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Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2023 2:54pm
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dickie 333

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Hi, 

I was wondering if anyone can advise on the cheapest way to transfer Euros into Pounds into Uk bank 

Many Thanks

dinnerout

Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2023 1:56am

dinnerout

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Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2023 1:56am

dickie 333 wrote on Sun Jul 23, 2023 2:54pm:

Hi, 

I was wondering if anyone can advise on the cheapest way to transfer Euros into Pounds into Uk bank 

Many Thanks

I also recommend Wise (Formerly Transferwise)

Register with an email, set up your password and off you go.

You can test the site without registering. 

The fees are very low, and you get the daily market rate. Some people recommend other companies because "they don't charge fees" but in comparisons Wise usually comes out top because despite the small fees you gain heavily on the exchange rate offered.

I've used them hundreds of times and never had an issue.

I will say that the first time you press Send on a large amount is a 'moment' but the money always arrives. They send update emails to you when making the transfer and once it's completed. 

Always make sure you're on the Wise website. wise.com Look for the padlock in the search bar. Never, ever, allow anyone else claiming to be an agent to move money for you.

Steve

Barry14

Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2023 4:34am

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Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2023 4:34am

dinnerout wrote on Mon Jul 24, 2023 1:56am:

I also recommend Wise (Formerly Transferwise)

Register with an email, set up your password and off you go.

You can test the site without registering. 

The fees are very low, and you get the daily market rate. Some people recommend other companies because "they don't charge fees" but in comparisons Wise usually comes out top because despite the small fees you gain heavily on the exchange rate offered.

I've used them hundreds of times and never had an issue.

I will say that the first time you press Send on a large amount is a 'moment' but the money always arrives. They send update emails to you when making the transfer and once it's completed. 

Always make sure you're on the Wise website. wise.com Look for the padlock in the search bar. Never, ever, allow anyone else claiming to be an agent to move money for you.

Steve

Beware of Spanish Bank charge to send euros to Wise.

Wise are the best Spanish banks not so

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dickie 333

Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2023 9:02am

dickie 333

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Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2023 9:02am

Barry14 wrote on Mon Jul 24, 2023 4:34am:

Beware of Spanish Bank charge to send euros to Wise.

Wise are the best Spanish banks not so

Many thanks for your replies, I think Wise gets the vote

Thank you

Millies123

Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2023 12:11pm

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Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2023 12:11pm

dickie 333 wrote on Mon Jul 24, 2023 9:02am:

Many thanks for your replies, I think Wise gets the vote

Thank you

I use Revolut no charges, except if you exchange at weekends

dinnerout

Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2023 2:30pm

dinnerout

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Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2023 2:30pm

dickie 333 wrote on Mon Jul 24, 2023 9:02am:

Many thanks for your replies, I think Wise gets the vote

Thank you

I forgot to mention that Wise also have an App where you can use two digit authentication for additional security. 

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