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euro with or without?

pete gold

2009-10-04 10:13:55

i know topics have asked similar questions before about euro exchange rates to the pound but what i would like to know from anybody in malta is:
if i exchange pounds for euros in malta will i be paying any extras?
the reason i ask is, last time i was in malta a couple of years ago you still had lira and i got a good exchange rate at josef car hire in buggiba. i gave him pounds, he gave me lira job done.
recently i went to paris and the only place to exchange currency was at the beauro X buero X booro X MONEY CHANGE SHOP! but they charged commision and tax and anything else they could think of, suffice to say i went in to change 300 quids and came out with 250 euros WODDARIPOFF!

i know the rate in malta is usually better than uk but if it were just currency for currency, fine.
if there is a charge for this then i will buy it in uk.

cyprus100

2009-10-04 11:41:29

Re: euro with or without?

We've exchanged cash only in the money change kiosks in Malta before from Cyprus pounds to Lire with no commission.

My parents change their sterling currency each year without commission too.

It used to be just travellers cheques that were charged but I have seen in other countries/resorts that they only do no commission on cash exchange if you change a minimum amount.

Always best to check the rate on the board then ask, how much you will get for £100 then you can work out if there are any costs not displayed

CwB

OpenMinded

2009-10-14 08:29:56

Re: euro with or without?

You'll get the best exchange rate by simply using your atm card in a cash machine. That way, you won't have to bring any Euros/£ with you in the first place since there is a BOV one at the airport in arrivals. You can also take out what you need for a couple of days and never have to worry about finding a currency exchange kiosk. Also, available 24x7.

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