Where is it over 2.9 again sunseeker,can't see it any where
showing 2.88 in Fethiye.

Sorry, I meant the bank rates, it just peaked at just over 2.9 then gone back down to 2.892 right now.

Tuesday night most places here in Marmaris were giving 2.81 then yesterday it dropped to 2.76! Wonder what it will be today lol! x

It is making for a cheaper holiday for us compared to last year even if it stays at around 2.7! x

Its got to be cheaper for us,after last year.
Got rates of 2.18T/L & 2.19T/l out of atm,with a £1.50p fee each time
Got 2.35T/L in resort at exchanges, in September 2010.
July 2009 got 2.45T/L in July
So we are happy, but will get more if it rises.

yorkieborn wrote:

Its got to be cheaper for us,after last year.
Got rates of 2.18T/L & 2.19T/l out of atm,with a £1.50p fee each time

Do all the ATM's charge a fee, I have a Santander debit card. I was only going to use it for emergencies really but worth knowing.

SunSeeker2011,

It's not always the ATM that charges, it's the bank so varies depending on who you are with. Check with your bank.

Darren

Sunseeker 2011
Santander is 1 of the worst debit cards to use,because of charges.
Spending penalty ------£1.25p
Load fee --------£2.75p
Cash withdrawal----------------1.5% -- £1.99p minimum
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Santander Credit card
----Spending-------....... -----Withdrawal Cash------
........Load......Fee..------.......Interest APR if paid in full..........
-----2.95%---3% min £3..---------27.9%---------------------
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
U/K Debit cards has August 2011.
---Load----------------- /--- Cash withdrawal fee ------------
...2.75% + £1.25p per ............1.5% / minimum of £1.99p
----------purchase -----/ ------------------------------------
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
To read more into it go to moneysavingexpert.com or
travelmoneymax.com
This site is run by Martin Lewis, TV advice expert.
travelmoneymax.com is where I get the exchange rates from.

Sunseeker
Don't buy a cash passport also, total rip off
Load fee 0f 2%, minimum charge £3
ATM fees £1.50p
Exchange rate given by atm, less than resort.
-----------------------------------------------
Example
Loaded £1,000 in sterling, charged 2% = £20
ATM fee everytime used, charged £1.50p
Exchange rates given,less than in resort ie
2.18 & 2.19 T/Lira given by ATM.
Resort rate 2.35T/L A total rip off.
Also if you don't use your card there is a annual fee.
-------------------------------------------------
You can load a cash passport up Free if you load up with
Euros, US$, Aus$, NZ$,S.Africa Rand.
But you still have the charges, & no good unless you are
going there.

You need to check the exact details of your account, as different accounts even from the same bank can vary. For example I've read that Santander Zero may actually be one of the best cards to use abroad.

Cheers.

The Santander zero debit card.
Has Random Number says, this card is has follows :-
( Given to existing customers only )

No load fee ----------- / --- No cash withdrawal fee.---
.......................................................................

Thanks for all the replies & tips.

As I said earlier I am taking approx 1800 Lira and £400 Sterling. I think this should be enough for 2 weeks for my wife and I (total approx 2800 Lira = 200 Lira per day)

Although I will take my Santander debit card it will literally be for emergencies, for example if there is another ash cloud or we have to stay longer for any unexpected reason!!!

Failing that, I will just use it upon our return to England in the airport perhaps...

Anyways, back to the good news :- only 19 more sleeps to go

Cheers,

Justin.

Saga & Travelex both giving 2.8 today, it seems to be slowly climbing again, good news for me as I'll be getting some more on Friday

Saga gone to 2,8320T/L to £ sterling.
I have ordered some, ordered this afternoon,delivered
tomorrow, Royal Mail special delivery free.

yorkieborn wrote:

Saga gone to 2,8320T/L to £ sterling.
I have ordered some, ordered this afternoon,delivered
tomorrow, Royal Mail special delivery free.
:clap

Nice one Yorkie, like I said, I can't get any until Friday when I get my second-job wages (£610 worth of disco's from July). I'll just get another £200 worth to make my Lira total 1,500 and then take £400 in Sterling.

Fingers crossed the market doesn't crash in the next few days lol

It does seem to be settling just above the 2.9ish mark (bank rates)

Hi Sunseeker
Just had a e-mail to say 2.91 in finans bank,Turkey.
No commision,only thing is while you are queuing to change
some money,the exchange rates are changing all the time
in the bank.
So fingers crossed you will get a good rate in Turkey, & have
a good holiday.

yorkieborn wrote:

Hi Sunseeker
Just had a e-mail to say 2.91 in finans bank,Turkey.
No commision,only thing is while you are queuing to change
some money,the exchange rates are changing all the time
in the bank.

That's good, will make my money go a leetle bit further (more efe's lol)

yorkieborn wrote:

So fingers crossed you will get a good rate in Turkey, & have
a good holiday.
:glynis

I'm sure I will, thanks Yorkie

Ordered money off Saga yesterday afternoon,delivered this morning
9.10am by Royal Mail.
Thats what I call good service
Todays rates online.
TravelFX ..............2.8650
Saga / Travelex / M & S / No.1 Currency ----- all 2.836
The Currency Club ------- 2.75
In town today.
Thomas Cook ..... 2.82
Co-op Travel ..................2.80
<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Buy back in town .... 3.21

2.83 in shops today
Exchange offices range from 2.8074 to 2.8276 but some charge commission
Dont know about banks - don't know anyone in apartments who change at the banks!

Just bought 860 Lira online from Saga at rate of 2.836. Total cost = £303.22.
Should be delivered tomorrow
I now have 1,800 Lira plus I'll also be taking £300 in sterling.

I'm one very happy person, only 15 sleeps til we fly