grandgeezer Posted March 11, 2015 #1 Share Posted March 11, 2015 For anybody that buys euros to take on their cruise, I would suggest looking now. This morning I got 250 euros for well less than half the conversion fee I paid for 200 euros last October. 250 euros for $277 usd. We aren't actually cruising until the middle of October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted March 11, 2015 #2 Share Posted March 11, 2015 For anybody that buys euros to take on their cruise, I would suggest looking now. This morning I got 250 euros for well less than half the conversion fee I paid for 200 euros last October. 250 euros for $277 usd. We aren't actually cruising until the middle of October. Did you get the Euros at a local bank, or some sort of currency exchange? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNW Traveler Posted March 11, 2015 #3 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I spent some time this morning researching dollar/euro forecasts for the next few months. While forecasts are "best guesses," the trend seems to be even more favorable each month, at least through June 2015. The economic events in Europe and strong dollar are continuing to influence the downward trending rates. Rates now are certainly more favorable than a few months ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandgeezer Posted March 11, 2015 Author #4 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Did you get the Euros at a local bank, or some sort of currency exchange? A local bank. I considered waiting, but no matter what happens, I'm extremely happy with what I got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 11, 2015 #5 Share Posted March 11, 2015 they may drop further, official excange rate is 1.06, lowest in 12 years. or they could go up tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted March 11, 2015 #6 Share Posted March 11, 2015 A local bank. I considered waiting, but no matter what happens, I'm extremely happy with what I got. Thanks for the heads up. I may take advantage of the low rate now for a trip we have planned later this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogimax Posted March 11, 2015 #7 Share Posted March 11, 2015 In general, the best way to buy foreign currency is at ATMs after arrival in the country. That way, you receive almost the full exchange rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandgeezer Posted March 11, 2015 Author #8 Share Posted March 11, 2015 they may drop further, official excange rate is 1.06, lowest in 12 years.or they could go up tomorrow I didn't spend a whole lot of time on it, but I searched for currency exchange companies, and the few I found had rates closer to what I paid, no where near 6%. They might be out there, I just couldn't find them in the little time I spent trying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted March 11, 2015 #9 Share Posted March 11, 2015 In general, the best way to buy foreign currency is at ATMs after arrival in the country. That way, you receive almost the full exchange rate. Agreed. I just like to have about 100 Euros before I leave, just in case my ATM card somehow stops working. At least I can get a taxi to the hotel then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted March 11, 2015 #10 Share Posted March 11, 2015 (edited) Duplicate Edited March 11, 2015 by clarea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missus Makkem Posted March 11, 2015 #11 Share Posted March 11, 2015 The exchange rate in the UK for Euros is the best it has been for many years at the moment. Holidays in Europe are so much cheaper than last year even but sadly not cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Buddy's Mom Posted March 11, 2015 #12 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Today's rate for euro at BOA is $1.1267. 250 euros would be $281.68. They also charge $7.50 for shipping. Haven't decided if I'm going to get any. May wait and see if it goes to par. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul65 Posted March 11, 2015 #13 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Agreed. I just like to have about 100 Euros before I leave, just in case my ATM card somehow stops working. At least I can get a taxi to the hotel then. I was in Paris for a few days last year, and the first time I tried to use my debit card to get some cash from an ATM, the ATM, for some reason, decided to not give me any cash and keep my card. Thankfully, my wife was successful in using her card at a different ATM to get some Euros. Otherwise, we might have been in a bit of trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare whogo Posted March 11, 2015 #14 Share Posted March 11, 2015 For anybody that buys euros to take on their cruise, I would suggest looking now. This morning I got 250 euros for well less than half the conversion fee I paid for 200 euros last October. 250 euros for $277 usd. We aren't actually cruising until the middle of October. The current interbank exchange rate is $1.0543/€. You paid $1.108/€ or 5.1% over the current interbank rate, good rate for a US bank. Wells Fargo quoted $1.1212/€ for the day, 6.4% over the interbank rate. I do not know what is up, Wells Fargo usually marks up euro about 5.5% Visa reports their debit card rate as $1.085891/€ for all transactions submitted March 11, although card issuers may charge more. http://usa.visa.com/personal/card-benefits/travel/exchange-rate-calculator.jsp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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