a daft question

ilovemydogs



Joined: 20/04/2008
Posts: 514

Message Posted:
02/07/2008 22:43

can anyone tell me if i can take doller traveler cheques to spain instead of sterling ones. i know this sounds daft but i have been to 2 banks today and they didn't know all i got was automated numbers that didn't put me on the right track. the reason i am asking is i have some left from america and am going to spain soon . in order to change them to sterling i will be charged again. i want to avoid this if i can. any help will be apreciated.

Turtle


Joined: 28/05/2007
Posts: 2669

Message Posted:
02/07/2008 22:48

I would imagine you can change any currency at a reputable bank anywhere in the world.

As the pound is strong against the dollar perhaps changing them to sterling maybe the best option.

ilovemydogs



Joined: 20/04/2008
Posts: 514

Message Posted:
02/07/2008 22:53

then i have to change them to euro. it is all confusing to me. just trying to find the cheapest way round

Turtle


Joined: 28/05/2007
Posts: 2669

Message Posted:
02/07/2008 22:57

I havn't been to spain for many years..........do they not accept the good old english pound anymore and give you change in toytown euros

ilovemydogs



Joined: 20/04/2008
Posts: 514

Message Posted:
02/07/2008 23:01

yes they do . they love the £. but not sure about the doller.

spook


Joined: 23/01/2008
Posts: 244

Message Posted:
03/07/2008 00:18

Why bother with t/cheques , open a Nationwide or a Post Office account , neither of which charge you for using an ATM machine when abroad, you are also less at risk in as much as you need only draw the cash you need for the day.

Lincsman



Joined: 02/04/2008
Posts: 117

Message Posted:
03/07/2008 01:54

I'm absolutely certain you can cash dollar traveller cheques in Spain. This will save 2 lots of commission.

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
03/07/2008 01:56

Lincsman,



It should not be a problem. I have done it previously.



wyn

Hilltop



Joined: 28/04/2008
Posts: 636

Message Posted:
03/07/2008 06:24

If the can't, there will be a lot of very disappointed American tourists to Spain this year.

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
03/07/2008 07:01

Yes you will be able to change them, may not be the best rate of excahnge compared to cash but certainly no problems.



Just as all currency transactions, check out all the exchange boots for best exchange rate and commission.

ilovemydogs



Joined: 20/04/2008
Posts: 514

Message Posted:
03/07/2008 10:25

thanks everyone. i will keep them then. it saves me losing out changing them back to sterling, then to euros