Foreign currency exchange rates – home or abroad?
Crown Currency Exchange was recently featured on the BBC’s Working Lunch programme as the best deal for foreign currency if you buy before you go on your holiday or business trip. This goes to show how important it is to plan your currency buying and to do some research in advance of your trip to make sure you get the best exchange rates.
Buying foreign currency at home
If you like to be organised, buy your currency before you leave. It means there’s nothing to worry about when you get to your destination and you have cash to hand for taxi fare, train tickets and anything else you may need. More importantly, it could also mean that you get more currency for your sterling. That’s becoming increasingly important as exchange rates become less beneficial to UK travellers, and it’s why you should look carefully at the options available to you before you buy. If, like the presenters on Working Lunch, you hadn’t realised how easy and affordable it is to order currency online and have it delivered to your door, now’s the time to explore what Crown Currency Exchange can do for you. Not only do you get the best foreign currency exchange rates; you don’t even need to leave your home to sort it all out. Just pick and click the currency and amounts you need and we’ll do the rest.
Foreign currency exchange rates abroad
If you choose to buy your foreign currency overseas, be prepared for exchange rates that are often less favourable, and for additional charges to your card. In this instance, rather than actually buying the currency, you are usually either paying for goods and services with your credit card or you are using an ATM to withdraw cash. Most regular credit cards carry a significant fee of between 2-3% of the transaction, which can hurt when your credit card bill comes in the next month. There are credit cards with lower charges, but your best bet may still be to buy your currency before you leave home.
Foreign currency from Crown Currency Exchange
We specialise in arranging currency for holidaymakers and businesses, whether it be cash, travellers cheques of direct money transfers. We always aim to give you the best possible exchange rate, and many of our customers pre-order their currency in advance in order to make the most of their money. If you usually buy your foreign currency over the counter before you leave, or risk the exchange rates at the airport, take a closer look at what we do and how we can help you to make your foreign currency go further. Call us today on 0800 612 7273 to find out more, get an exchange rate quote or order your currency.Back to Currency Articles.
