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we have toured on motorbike but this time we are off to france ect in motorhome

have seen them but now looking can find  the use of euro cheques any info

when to buy where to and how long do they last for

thanks

nanmoff

Hi Nanmoff

A lot of banks here in France will either not cash them or will charge a high commision to cash them.

I'm sure that the French post office is the cheapist place to cash them.

TethersEnd sugestion is prob' the best & cheapist!

Quote: Originally posted by billy on 17/4/2006

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just take your credit & debit/atm cards(& pin numbers)-use your credit cards for supermarket-petrol-& paying at larger campsites--use your debit/atm card to draw cash--theres as many hole in wall machines in France as in UK--imform your bank you will be using your cards abroad before you go--theres no need for eurocheques-travellers cheques etc--

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just had late lunch with family thanks for replies.......

i think i have given the wrong impression what i am after is the vouchers

checks that are either part payment when you go on camp sites in europe

these can be bought before you arrive hope that makes more sense

thanks

Ahhhh.....you mean 'camping cheques'? They're mainly used on the larger sites here in France, and mostly out of season. they cost (I think)£10.30 or so for the night, inclusive of EHU, so they're not a bad deal.

Try HERE for more info.

thank you thank you

never had before so will now go back and have a read

excactly what i needed i new some one come up with

what information i was looking for

thanks

stu

Quote: Originally posted by TethersEnd on 17/4/2006

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Why not open an account with Nationwide and use a debit or credit card - both have very low charges and a good exchange rate

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I agree with all above, most ATM's detect that its an English card and you get all the instructions in English, so theres no need to worry about understanding how to use  the machines.

Joe

thanks to all

i have now got what i was looking for

debit card ect yes used that idea before when on motorbike touring,

got hold of the "camping cheque" people in kent they are sending details

many thanks

joan