[Kcarbfaith]

I am looking to purchase Euros for an upcoming trip. Can anyone advise me as to who might have them..most banks I have tried and no longer carry them, nor does AAA. I can purchase any that anyone has leftover. Thank you!

[dewilson58]

My wife "ordered" from Wells Fargo and they were delivered to the house.

[Flyers999]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

My wife "ordered" from Wells Fargo and they were delivered to the house.

Ditto.Good exchange rate. Went to Italy last May. The only negative was they sent a lot of 50s.

[LuvNH]

Once in Europe you will have no problem getting Euros from any bank, just check inside the bank for the list of exchange rates, they do vary. There are Exchange Kiosks everywhere. It is totally different from here.

[Kelevision]

Originally Posted by Kcarbfaith

I am looking to purchase Euros for an upcoming trip. Can anyone advise me as to who might have them..most banks I have tried and no longer carry them, nor does AAA. I can purchase any that anyone has leftover. Thank you!

Is there a reason you can’t get euros from an ATM in the airport when you land? Or any ATM once you get there.

[Two Bills]

Bureaux's de Change, at airports especially, give crap exchange rates.
Banks and Bank ATM's are best bets. Plenty everywhere.

[Ecuadog]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

My wife "ordered" from Wells Fargo and they were delivered to the house.

Wells Fargo's current exchange rate is €1 = $1.1433.

[jchase]

Chase Bank as well, if you have some sort of an account

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Originally Posted by Ecuadog

Wells Fargo's current exchange rate is €1 = $1.1433.

I just order 400 euros today from BankofAmerica at the same exchange rate
for a golf trip to Ireland this summer

The current FX rate is 1.0888 to 1.0900, so they are adding about 5%
profit for the transaction. A credit cart will add about 7% to the FX rate, unless
you have a no fx charge credit card. We are taking cash for caddy tips, small items, etc,
and will use the credit card for all else.

I ordered ahead of time as the euro was 1.05 dollars to the euro a month back or so,
so the euro is strengthening slowly so buy now versus waiting.

There is a Bank of America financial center in TV, across from Bealls, if i remember correctly

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

Bureaux's de Change, at airports especially, give crap exchange rates.

last time i asked about their rates at Heathrow, I calculated about a 30-50% profit margin on the rate. . please don't use those airport kiosks, they suck

[Calisport]

Beware of currency booths like in downtown or trade centers. They will give you outdated currency. I went to Germany and some currency was old. They wouldn't take it.
Certain banks will order Euros for you.

[Ecuadog]

Originally Posted by Kcarbfaith

I am looking to purchase Euros for an upcoming trip. Can anyone advise me as to who might have them..most banks I have tried and no longer carry them, nor does AAA. I can purchase any that anyone has leftover. Thank you!

How many Euros, may I ask?

[dcammel]

Use ATM with bank card in airport when you arrive. Let your bank card holder know you are traveling overseas. Most merchants accept VisaMC and you get the best exchange rate.

[gjbakke]

Originally Posted by Kelevision

Is there a reason you can’t get euros from an ATM in the airport when you land? Or any ATM once you get there.

Any ATM in airport. Easiest way just let your bank know.

[mazbarth]

For almost 30 yrs now, I travel to Europe every summer to visit family. (Where I am writing from now.)
The very best option is to use Citizen's bank debit card, which charges only 1% per withdrawal.
The further away from the airports & tourist areas, the fewer additional fees & best exchange rate you will pay.
Many places take credit cards. (Visa & MC are most prevalent. ) Amex & Discover not so much.
Check with your card company about their fees. I specifically got a Capital One card that doesn't charge a fee to convert when you make a purchase. Always use the charge option to pay in local currency.

Attempt to avoid doing anything at the airport or INSIDE a bank in Europe.

If you have extra Euros when you return, I would be happy to discuss buying from you at the going rate, which can change every day. (You can download and/or print out a chart of how to know exact what you will be paying in the € to $ rate.) Remember UK is different along with a few other places but most are taking Euros now.
Hope this helps!
Michele