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As we are all watching with trepidation the FX rates that we can get here, can people returning from France advise what rates you are getting out of the ATM's and Banks ?

We have a Nationwide card so the fees will be zero but wondering what the rates are at the moment compared to our rubbish rate of 1.20

Thanks

If using a cash card in an ATM abroad the Nationwide (or similar) is the one use. When we were in Germany Margaret and I both took cash out of the same machine. Mine using my Natwest card and Margaret with her Nationwide. There was about a 5/6 cents difference in the exchange rate, infact a better rate that you could buy in the UK. In future I will transfer money into Maragaret's account and use her card!

David

It usually is - but with most cards you have a 'transaction' charge for every withdrawal, which offsets the increase in the rate offered.  However, with a Nationwide card you don't pay any transaction charges, and get a better rate too.

Hope the weather is kind for you.

Hi

while away in europe during April and May we used our nationwide card in the cash machines and got a higher rate it seams with nationwide you get the business rate.

Margaret

When you say nationaide card, do you mean there visa credit card or do you get the same with there debit card?

I have a Nationwide Visa card that I use when abroad but never used it for cash withdraws hence why I am asking.

Scott

Quote: Originally posted by slewis1972 on 11/7/2008

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When you say nationaide card, do you mean there visa credit card or do you get the same with there debit card?

I have a Nationwide Visa card that I use when abroad but never used it for cash withdraws hence why I am asking. Scott

No. You need the nationwide "Flex AccountCard". It is a debit card, in that the money is taken out of your account straight away that you use it.

Cheers,

Jim.

 

 

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