Hi

I use a site called XE dot com to check exchange rates. It's very easy to use.

Not sure where "back home" is, but if you're from UK, you can get commission free in Post Offices, and also noticed the same at airports too.

Hope this helps

you will usually find exchanging sterling cash for evro in Greece will give a few points extra, don't be fooled by commission free, its usually a worse rate than the tourist rate

wizard

I've found the best place in the UK to be Marks and Spencers, usually slightly better than the Post Office. I've given up on traveller's cheques as you often get charged twice - if no commision when you buy them, you get a lousy exchange rate - then you get charged commission when you cash them! In Greece, the best deal is often a bank or post office - but don't lose sleep over a few euros if there isn't one nearby. I've also found credit card purchases work out well, even taking into account any charges, as the exchange is at the bank rate.

Hi

I purchased some travellers cheques last month from the Post Office with no commission as I work for them.

As I still needed some Euros, I checked out quite a few places before I settled once again for the Post Office last week.

Unfortunately, the Euro is at rock bottom at this time and the difference from last month to this was shocking


I don't think the rate really changes from one place to another, more importantly is getting them whilst the rates are good