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Euro or Sterling?

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  • 02-09-2012 12:26am
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    I got something that could only be sent to a UK address sent to my Auntie in Newry. She then forwarded it on to me in Limerick. I would like to reimburse her for the postage costs which amounted to £4.45. My question is can I simply send her a five Euro note? Will she be able to use that? Or will I need to go to the bank and get a five Sterling note? Many thanks!


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    Berns
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    Personally I'd go with the sterling. Don't know the exchange rate but dunno if €5 would cover it.

    Also, Newry a number of shops do accept euro I beleive, it's prob at a worse rate & be awkward tryin to pay for something in 2 different currencies :rolleyes:


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    martinedwards
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    If shes in Newry then there are enough shops that deal in Euros, and she'll likely be across the border often enough that it won't go to waste.

    I live well away from the border and I keep a few Euros in a wallet to have on hand should we have a day out.


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    The Guvnor
    Registered Users Posts: 2,800 ✭✭✭The Guvnor


    The fiver should be fine - she'll lose out a bit on the exchange rate but not too much.:)

    People are now raving about parcelmotel.ie - ship to north and then they drop it off at a public parcel motel locker.


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