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HibbyDave · 02-07-08, 14:52

Just a short helpful note to say that Swedish Currency is not normally kept in stock at most banks, you have to order it a day or two in advance.

Hope this is useful to anyone travelling!

**broonieboy** · 02-07-08, 15:38

Marks and Spencer at the Gyle normally have it.

HibbyDave · 02-07-08, 16:10

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Marks and Spencer at the Gyle normally have it.

cheers. must just be the old style banks over here in darkest Fife and the girl on duty at Thos Cook dunfermline.

**Sunshine on Leith** · 02-07-08, 16:25

I'll just use cash machines.

**zondervan** · 02-07-08, 16:58

For those travelling out of Edinburgh, use [Only Registered Users Can See Links. Click Here To Register] and arrange to pick up your currency at their kiosk in the departure lounge. Commission-free online and rates are normally above average.

Bomber - be careful re card transcations abroad. For example, LTSB charge a foreign exchange fee of 3% on all non-sterling transactions, as well as an additional £2 minimum for every cash withdrawal. In other words, they rob you of a fiver for every £100 you take out.

Think most banks are the same, apart from Nationwide.

**WarringtonHibee** · 02-07-08, 17:09

I popped into the Post Office and they said they always have it in stock, so I'll be picking my cash up next week there.

Toaods · 02-07-08, 17:22

For recent travels, I have found Marks to be very competitive, exchange rate wise - anyone know what they are offering currently?

stickyRicky · 02-07-08, 17:30

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Just a short helpful note to say that Swedish Currency is not normally kept in stock at most banks, you have to order it a day or two in advance.

Hope this is useful to anyone travelling!

Cheers for the info
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The Goose · 02-07-08, 18:03

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For those travelling out of Edinburgh, use [Only Registered Users Can See Links. Click Here To Register] and arrange to pick up your currency at their kiosk in the departure lounge. Commission-free online and rates are normally above average.

Bomber - be careful re card transcations abroad. For example, LTSB charge a foreign exchange fee of 3% on all non-sterling transactions, as well as an additional £2 minimum for every cash withdrawal. In other words, they rob you of a fiver for every £100 you take out.

Think most banks are the same, apart from Nationwide.

Don't charge me anywhere near that mate
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**zondervan** · 02-07-08, 18:08

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Don't charge me anywhere near that mate
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Never used to charge me, but they did last week in Paris:

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Jamesie · 02-07-08, 18:15

Follow the Jamesie guide for best rates:
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**scaredyhibby** · 02-07-08, 19:20

Any crown post office will have them on demand and at 0% commision and no limit on the amount you exchange.

**Decal Joe** · 02-07-08, 20:40

Checked the rate when I was in the Westfield Sainsbury's today, 11.34, thought that was pretty good.

M&S are offering a £10 voucher on any foreign currency transactions over £250 for the next couple of weeks so that is also worth thinking about as their rate is usually pretty competitive, and the voucher sorts out the pressie for the Wife!

**1875** · 03-07-08, 08:31

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For those travelling out of Edinburgh, use [Only Registered Users Can See Links. Click Here To Register] and arrange to pick up your currency at their kiosk in the departure lounge. Commission-free online and rates are normally above average.

Bomber - be careful re card transcations abroad. For example, LTSB charge a foreign exchange fee of 3% on all non-sterling transactions, as well as an additional £2 minimum for every cash withdrawal. In other words, they rob you of a fiver for every £100 you take out.

Think most banks are the same, apart from Nationwide.

Its not too late to get a Nationwirde Flex account. I travel in Europe with my job most weeks and swear by it. Best exchange rate going and nae rip off fees for non-sterling transactions.

**Gunnerhibby** · 03-07-08, 10:25

I've always found that its been better to get your dosh in the country you're travelling to, better exchange rate = mair beer tokens
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I normally take enough to get me through the first day then buy whatever I need with cash Sterling. Only use the card as very last resort, as I've also been stung in the past wae extortionate "hidden" charges.
RBS barstewards
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May give the Nationwide Flex gig a go in future tho'.
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**Hibee Kev** · 03-07-08, 10:31

I bought 3400 Swedish Kroner for £300 from [Only Registered Users Can See Links. Click Here To Register], pick it up at Edinburgh airport on the Friday morning
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Not sure if this is good value or not, seems middle of the road going by other posts?
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k.manson · 05-07-08, 17:49

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Checked the rate when I was in the Westfield Sainsbury's today, 11.34, thought that was pretty good.

M&S are offering a £10 voucher on any foreign currency transactions over £250 for the next couple of weeks so that is also worth thinking about as their rate is usually pretty competitive, and the voucher sorts out the pressie for the Wife!

theres a catch with the voucher offer ..you have to spend some cash instore 1st before ye kin use it...a wiz thinking of doin the same thing
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**Decal Joe** · 05-07-08, 20:07

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theres a catch with the voucher offer ..you have to spend some cash instore 1st before ye kin use it...a wiz thinking of doin the same thing
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I'm sure she'll manage!
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**1875** · 05-07-08, 22:29

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I'm sure she'll manage!
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Dinnae say that, Vlad will be at your door the morn.
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Toaods · 05-07-08, 22:52

quick Saturday afternnon check on the X-rate when at the Gyle:

Thomas Cook - 11.45/£1 - no other commission/charge

holiday joint on the other side - 11.00/£1 nae others

Post office - 11.44/£1 n.o.

M& S - 11.12/£1 n.o charge - change£250+ & receive the £10 M & S voucher.

Travelex online - 11.228

mibbe suggests Tho Cook are the best or slow in updating their rates.

**scaredyhibby** · 06-07-08, 10:16

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I've always found that its been better to get your dosh in the country you're travelling to, better exchange rate = mair beer tokens
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I normally take enough to get me through the first day then buy whatever I need with cash Sterling. Only use the card as very last resort, as I've also been stung in the past wae extortionate "hidden" charges.
RBS barstewards
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May give the Nationwide Flex gig a go in future tho'.
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Colin, have a look at the Post Office credit card-no commision charges on purchases abroad!

janehfc · 06-07-08, 20:50

certainly glad i,m not going to sweden, very long way to see us getting gubbed and a very expensive weekend into the bargain, i love hibs but not that much

**Decal Joe** · 06-07-08, 22:22

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02-07-08, 14:52	#1
HibbyDave Baby Radge Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Over the bridge in the dark land of Fife Posts: 8 My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0 vCash: 500 Arcade Stats:	Swedish Currency Order it now Just a short helpful note to say that Swedish Currency is not normally kept in stock at most banks, you have to order it a day or two in advance. Hope this is useful to anyone travelling!

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broonieboy Anyone for a cup of tea radge Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 621 Thanks: 7 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts Rep Power: 4 vCash: 500 Arcade Stats:	Re: Swedish Currency Order it now Marks and Spencer at the Gyle normally have it.

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zondervan Pizza Munchin' Zoog Radge Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Leith Age: 37 Posts: 518 My Mood: Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Rep Power: 7 vCash: 500 Arcade Stats:	Re: Swedish Currency Order it now For those travelling out of Edinburgh, use [Only Registered Users Can See Links. Click Here To Register] and arrange to pick up your currency at their kiosk in the departure lounge. Commission-free online and rates are normally above average. Bomber - be careful re card transcations abroad. For example, LTSB charge a foreign exchange fee of 3% on all non-sterling transactions, as well as an additional £2 minimum for every cash withdrawal. In other words, they rob you of a fiver for every £100 you take out. Think most banks are the same, apart from Nationwide. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Toaods Toddler Radge Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Edinburgh Age: 46 Posts: 197 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 4 vCash: 500 Arcade Stats:	Re: Swedish Currency Order it now For recent travels, I have found Marks to be very competitive, exchange rate wise - anyone know what they are offering currently?

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Decal Joe Snuff Munching Radge Join Date: May 2005 Location: Currie Posts: 5,079 Thanks: 6 Thanked 35 Times in 11 Posts Rep Power: 13 vCash: 500 Arcade Stats:	Re: Swedish Currency Order it now Checked the rate when I was in the Westfield Sainsbury's today, 11.34, thought that was pretty good. M&S are offering a £10 voucher on any foreign currency transactions over £250 for the next couple of weeks so that is also worth thinking about as their rate is usually pretty competitive, and the voucher sorts out the pressie for the Wife!

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Toaods Toddler Radge Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Edinburgh Age: 46 Posts: 197 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 4 vCash: 500 Arcade Stats:	Re: Swedish Currency Order it now quick Saturday afternnon check on the X-rate when at the Gyle: Thomas Cook - 11.45/£1 - no other commission/charge holiday joint on the other side - 11.00/£1 nae others Post office - 11.44/£1 n.o. M& S - 11.12/£1 n.o charge - change£250+ & receive the £10 M & S voucher. Travelex online - 11.228 mibbe suggests Tho Cook are the best or slow in updating their rates.

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janehfc Toddler Radge Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: west lothian Posts: 104 My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 3 vCash: 500 Arcade Stats:	Re: Swedish Currency Order it now certainly glad i,m not going to sweden, very long way to see us getting gubbed and a very expensive weekend into the bargain, i love hibs but not that much