[rjn5656]

I have 765 british pounds. Anyone interested? If not, I will drop off to bank this week. Pounds are gone.

[Kenswing]

Originally Posted by rjn5656

I have 765 british pounds. Anyone interested? If not, I will drop off to bank this week.

I wish you would have posted this a week ago. I just received ours in the mail.

[rjn5656]

Just got back late last night.

[gorillarick]

I travel out-of-country a coupla' times a year.
One thing I noticed is DO NOT exchange your money at an airport in US, neither coming, nor going. You'll lose 20 to 40%. Horrible.

The airport in foreign country is usually much better. Much! Like as little as 3%. Huge difference.
Of course depends on the country, but never crazy greed like the US.

Banks in US, better but still bad. Calculate the exchange versus what your bank offers - after all fees (out the door price).
If over 10 take a walk. I think 5% is too much.

Also check with your bank about (their) ATM fees in foreign countries. I have one card with maybe 2% and no fixed fee.
My Chase ATM card is about 4% plus $5 fixed per transaction exchange rate (relegated to my backup card).

The foreign bank's ATM will also have a fee, but (usually) nothing like in the US. Experiment and find the best deal.

last thought: Do you really want to carry thousands of Euros, or Rupees ?
I usually carry $500USD and exchange it before leaving the airport (at a real bank in the airport).After that, I use ATMs or even walk-in banks.

If paranoid about airport exchange, just get enough foreign currency before leaving to last a few days.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Originally Posted by rjn5656

I have 765 british pounds. Anyone interested? If not, I will drop off to bank this week.

What’s your USD expectation for all of part?

[under55]

Sent you a message

[rjn5656]

Whatever the conversion rate on the day you want to buy?

[Ashley from UK]

You actually carry cash?????

The UK is cashless. I van’t remember the last time I used cash for anything (apart from the hairdresser).

A card is good. But check your cards and what the bank charge in commission. I have a UK card that charges nothing other the VISA spread, around 0.86c on $. AMEX adds onto this 2.99% handling fee and around 3% FX rate.

So going back to £ in UK. Its cheaper to use a credit card to tap in/out on london transport system and everyone uses cards - even taxis

[mkjelenbaas]

Originally Posted by rjn5656

I have 765 british pounds. Anyone interested? If not, I will drop off to bank this week.

How many dollars for the amount you have?

[rjn5656]

sent you a private message

[gorillarick]

Originally Posted by rjn5656

Whatever the conversion rate on the day you want to buy?

This is a good deal for both parties. If through a middleman, both parties lose.

[Dantes]

Is it free

[Lanieb]

I’m going to see my sister in England soon, I could use them. How much do you want for them?
Lanie.
336 337 5885.

[rjn5656]

market rate, 765 pounds quals 941 usd

call me if interested 5185270342

[dscairo]

I tried to use cash pounds two weeks ago in England and was told they were no good because they were old. The store clerk said a bank might take them but no one else. They were about 6-7 years old.