Euro exchange

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Had hoped that the Euro would pick up before we went to Spain but things are not looking good so went for it and changed some money. I managed to get 1.132 which was a lot better than at my bank but disappointing considering what it has been

That was when I bought my Carthago - certainly the right price compared with today

It was around that time Barb n I decided to get £5000 of €s @1.575 as it was a better deal than having the money in the bank, took a couple of years to get rid of it and now it so low it ain't worth the hassle getting large amounts.

if we had put our money in to euro then wo wot alot of wong we would of made. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

1:1830 at Caxton just now!

€1.1935 @ travelfx.co.uk
Use them everytime we go, free next day delivery over £500

Now its only [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]sure does change quickly, I only got 1.1750 yesterday but that was only for £500 (thats all I had on me) but could have got 1.1825 for £1000 which is what I usually change.

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Now its only [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]sure does change quickly, I only got 1.1750 yesterday but that was only for £500 (thats all I had on me) but could have got 1.1825 for £1000 which is what I usually change.

That's travelex, travelfx.co.uk are still 1.1915
See here
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I have found them hard to beat.

  sorry Ian I put it down to early dementure  

caxton 1:2730 just now

1:2750 now
Watch it tomorrow as it all seems to be kicking off in Europe because of Switzerland

Techno100 wrote:

1:2750 now
Watch it tomorrow as it all seems to be kicking off in Europe because of Switzerland

Makes for interesting reading Andy
 
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So frustrating I tried to load my card and discoverd it had expired so I have to wait for a new one before I can load it perhaps it will be to my advantage if the rate goes up.  

My debit card that is registered for topping up had expired, lucky I discovered today as topping up by text would be impossible. I bought €230 for £180
Wife says to buy more tomorrow!

How did your Caxton expire without them sending a new one?
Mine expires end of June I'd better keep an eye on it

Dont know Andy, didnt get a reminder and it was only when I went on the site this week to find out why my card didnt load that I discovered it had expired in November.

From website FAQ
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What happens when my Caxton FX card expires?

Your card will be valid for three years. When it expires we will issue you with a replacement card only if you let us know one is required. You will be contacted by email at your registered email address one month before expiry and you will be required to re-confirm your details and which replacement cards you require."

Thanks, well all I can say is I must have missed the email which is not like me.

It's ridiculous, if there is any balance on the card renewal should be automatic.

My debit card  expired nov  and it was only when i went to top up recently i realised . Even then i had a problem which a few emails eventually sorted.

I just registered a new debit card on the website Rob no problem.

Techno100 wrote:

I just registered a new debit card on the website Rob no problem.

they had to reset mine but all ok now

Now 1:2800

1:2830

1:2920 this morning

started the day well but dropping now      but topped up a bit at 1.2920

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That chart is the bank rate Rob
caxton is what we can buy at and it hasn't dropped it went UP to 1:2920 from the weekend rate of 1:2800

yes i know that andy but its a good guide and i use this to keep my eye on the market and then check caxton rates. Rate was up to 1.32 first thing but dropped a bit so expect caxton to drop the rate also.
That 1.2920 is the best i have seen since i have had the card by the way. (2 years)

Yup and it may go higher yet but we have more than enough now for this year 

It was up to 1.30 when I looked earlier and I still havent had my new cards only 3 days before we leave.    

1.28 now

1.29.2

still waiting for my new card.but not to bothered as margarita has been brushing up on her shoplifting skills.

Practise makes perfect Frank, and Spanish jails are not that bad.

It's 1:2730 tonight.

its on it way up again ,will caxton break 1.30. best start looking for ferry to spend some 
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Cards arrived today took a week. Loaded tonight at 1.28 but will do more if it goes up again.

its on its way up Jan  ,keep your eye on it for next few days. it closed today at top end of 1.31 if it hits 1.32 caxton rate should be 1.29+

at 1.29 at the minute

1:3050

I have gone onto Caxton site and it all seems to have changed and I can no longer find what the exchange rate is.  There is no 'search' facility.  

Where are you guys getting this info from?

I have just ordered one of these. 
A rate better than Caxton
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You have to log in and then go to top up card jan

Or use andys link

Thanks guys.  What a palaver now just to get the exchange rate   Why can't they just leave things alone

ukash is at 1:3187 just now! updates every hour around the clock!

1.32 this morning    wish i'd waited

In paper forecast to go up to 1.55 !!!!!!!!!!!!!

€1.55 is going back to the old days when the highest I ever got was €1.56 but even if it does go that high the prices in €land have increased so we will not actually get more bucks for € if you see what I mean.

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