euros

[kopend]

where is the best/cheapest/easiest place to get euros from or is it just as good to get them from the cash machine from the country you are visiting.
i am going to france next week

[dzug]

The best place is a debit card in an ATM in France.

Depending on your bank though there may not be a lot in it - most charge about 4.25% on the interbank rate in commission/charges. Nationwide are free.

If you get euros in the UK you will be paying 5 or 5.5% generally on the interbank rate. You won't know it - it will be hidden in the exchange rate and advertised as 'commission free'.

M&S tend to have the best rates - also if there is a Cheque Shop near you they are worth a try

[msemma]

M&S are really good - if it's an unusual currency then they will order it for you.

[janeo]

The post office don't charge a fee.

[buildersmate]

True but they give a poor exchange rate - have to make their money somehow and there's no such thing as a free lunch. Dzug's advice is best.