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Purchase Sterling Now, or Withdraw from ATM in Scotland?

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  • 21-12-2010 2:32am
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    Musefan
    Registered Users Posts: 775 ✭✭✭


    Hi,
    I am heading to Edinburgh after Christmas, and I was wondering if it would be cheaper to exchange my money now, or to withdraw it from the ATM machines in Edinburgh when I get there, as I go along. I need advice, as I don't know what the charges (if any) are for wothdrawing money abroad.

    Thanks.


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    Victor
    Registered Users Posts: 78,400 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    You don't say how long you are going for or how much you are converting.
    Musefan wrote: »
    as I go along
    Multiple international transactions are likely to be expensive.

    Make sure your card will work there and that you have enough sterling for 1-2 days, including accommodation when you arrive.


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    Musefan
    Registered Users Posts: 775 ✭✭✭Musefan


    I would be converting about 600 euros, and I am going for one week. I hope that helps :). I was thinking I would rather make about 2-3 withdrawals over there, rather than taking out money in dribs and drabs but thank you for the advice :)


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    Ogham
    Registered Users Posts: 1,844 ✭✭✭Ogham


    If you are with Ulster Bank - some UK banks will not charge a fee.
    Details of ATM Charges outside Eurozone here .
    Most others will charge 3.5%


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