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Not the only one by any means ! Most cards charge,

David Klyne is right to recommend Halifax Clarity credit card, but not everyone can get one. They are quite choosy deciding who can have one.

Quote: Originally posted by Berriow on 11/2/2013

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Not the only one by any means ! Most cards charge,

David Klyne is right to recommend Halifax Clarity credit card, but not everyone can get one. They are quite choosy deciding who can have one.

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I didn't know that

David

It had gone out of my mind but we did have our mortgage with Halifax until be paid it off so perhaps that made a difference?

David

The first I've heard about the Halifax card - in my experience, and a scan of bank websites, all other debit cards make some charge for euro (or other currency) withdrawals. There are two sets of deductions - a transaction charge (just for giving you the money) and a currency conversion rate (in effect giving you a poor conversion rate is charging you for the withdrawal!). The Nationwide used to make no charge; it still offers one of the best rates.... if you can't get a Halifax card! 

Quote: Originally posted by morepints on 11/2/2013

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Whoops! Looks like my Co-op debit is the only Visa card to charge for euro withdrawals. Sorry folks, bum advice!

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Thanks Francais. We'll be working abroad for 8-9 months each year, so will make sure we get paid in it and will comfortably pass the required amount.

In the winter we'll do the move money in and take it out trick!