re travellers cheques

[geordiedave1964]

Are other having the problem of receiving a different rate for Travellers Cheques as opposed to cash. i have always got the same rate from the supermarket below the ICR office but ive seen a few posts to say he is giving a lower rate. Might have to take cash only

[janeypoos]

We go in 8 days time (can't wait!!) and I was considering taking traveller's cheques for the first time ever as we're there for 20 days and didn't fancy stashing a load of cash in the room/safe and just keeping my fingers crossed that it would all be there everyday but I too have read comments about a different exchange rate for cheques so I think I'm going to have to use the ATM's when we run out of YTL, that way, I know I'm paying more but I don't have to worry about losing cash.

[Eatock08]

I've just returned and was getting the same rate as cash for changing travellers cheques, used the shop at coco beach and the one at the Selen apartment

[geordiedave1964]

well thats good news anyone tried travellers with jimmys asda

[patsiej]

I withdraw sterling from the ATM by the Prince Apartments. Nationwide debit card so no charges for withdrawing sterling. Swings and roundabouts as to withdraw Lira there is a small charge so I just stick to the sterling. Also saves on a safety deposit box.

[janeypoos]

I withdraw sterling from the ATM by the Prince Apartments. Nationwide debit card so no charges for withdrawing sterling.

Is that the same for all Nationwide Debit Cards or just certain accounts?
I've got a Flexaccount with DC, would Sterling withdrawals be FOC for me too?

[patsiej]

Hi janeypoos

Last year I used my Nationwide Flex Debit Card. I now have the Nationwide FlexDirect debit card.

Last year I withdrew cash at the ATM by the Prince Apartments (someone on this forum recommended I use that bank - Gallanti or something). If I withdrew £300 sterling then my account was debited with £300.

This year I used the same machine with my Nationwide FlexDirect debit card - I have just checked my statement and when I withdrew £300 my account has been debited with £300.

No charges.

I am sure it will be the same for you but you can always check on their website, although it's hidden away, I struggled to find it before I went on holiday.

Patsiej

[janeypoos]

Thanks for that reassurance Patsie, I'm going to pop into my branch tomorrow just to make sure I've got the right account & card for free withdrawals.

[wa66yne]

hi i was talking to a friend of mine whom works in a travel agents, and apparently in the not too distant future they are going to try a faze out travellers cheques!!!! so we will all have to take cash or cards, which i do anyway, as you get a little more for the GBP.

[feefee1970]

I still take travel cheques I think peace off mind it worth a slightly lower rate