Buying Lira

[Jula]

Hi

I am looking to buy some Turkish Lira just now to do me for when i arrive in Icmeler,does anyone know who is giving the best rates just now?

[fatblokecaver]

I would only cash up enough for the flight and any bits you will need on the first day. You will get a better exchange rate in the resort than you will get here. The Turkish Lira has stableized over the past few years, there was a time when it was better to buy later in the day as it would have risen to a better rate by then!!!!
On our first visit to Turkey it was only TL125 to the pound then it rose over the years to TL 2.2 million.

FBC

[Jula]

Yeah thats what i am going to do,just enough to do me for when i arrive.

Think the first time i went the rate was 18,000 to the pound!!

[bec]

Hiya

I usually order mine from Marks and Spencer.
Deliver to your door.

http://www.fxcorporation.co.uk/marksand ... _rates.asp

At the moment the rate is 2.45...has gone up a little in last few days.
Hope this helps
xx

[Jula]

Thanks Bec

the best rate i've found so far is with Travelex. 2.47

[dksbbs]

Try http://travelmoney.moneysavingexpert.com/ to compare the best rates, currently Tesco at 2.52, however go to each site as some are a little out of date.

Dave

[Diane Rigby]

I brought £100 from Travelex (collect at the airport on way out) at 2.5697 last week but it has dropped now to 2.4571 this morning. I too only take enough to last a couple of days and then we take cash from the cash machine (using Nationwide its free!!!). We find this works well for us. We also take £100 or so in £10 notes for some shopping. Di.

[Jula]

I brought £100 from Travelex (collect at the airport on way out) at 2.5697 last week but it has dropped now to 2.4571 this morning. I too only take enough to last a couple of days and then we take cash from the cash machine (using Nationwide its free!!!). We find this works well for us. We also take £100 or so in £10 notes for some shopping. Di.

We were thinking of opening an account with Nationwide for this purpose.

I willl keep an eye on the rates over the next week or so and may order then to pick up at airport.

[Diane Rigby]

Jula - we opened our Nationwide account exactly for this reason. Was no problem did it on line. You don't pay any commission at Travelex if you order online and pick up at the airport. Diane

[Jula]

Travelex tonight have are giving 2.53 to the pound,i have been keeping an eye on it for a wee while and it's the highest it's gone up to.

[hamish1966]

once you get there the supermarket next to chill bar under icr travel were very good i didnt find anyone giving a better rate than them

[bec]

Hi

Yeah M&S have also gone up to 2.53.I ordered some Lira last night as like you say its the highest its been in a while now.
Just watch and it will go higher now

Bec xx

[bec]

Ooo glad i ordered some Lira last night,M & S has gone down to 2.51 now

[dacollins67]

The best place i found was in the Venice restaurant near the beach, Always had high rates.

[dacollins67]

Soz meant to say the exchange rate, I was 2.60 to the £ and they do a cracking meal there 2!!! try the steak LOVELY!!!

[swc24]

Hi

Just checked the Tesco site they are offering 2.55 at the moment

Steve

[GeordieLass]

I do believe I opened at nationwide for the very same reason hehe its great being able to take money out and not worry how much they would take off you for charges