€ to £ transfer. Credit Agricole to Barclays. Best way?

General Discussion
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I guess the best way is to withdraw cash and take to UK. Save transfer fees ( sounds like a footballer!) But I don't have enough room in my underwear, even if if I starve between now and next week. Need to transfer 4000€ Suggestions please?


2

Thanks James. I am being particularly cautious as it is not my money. loan from Pa as guarentee on last place. Whatever he gets he won't be happy...think along the lines of Victor Meldrew ;-)

3

No, banks will give you a worse rate than a broker and they usually charge you a transfer fee. If you use TorFX, you will get a better rate than your bank and pay no transfer fee. You can contact Ian at TorFX directly if you like ian.cragg@torfx.com

:)

Thanks

James

4

Here you are Helen! http://www.survivefrance.com/profiles/blogs/why-my-laziness-cost-me-a-small-fortune

5

Thanks Suzanne. But won't the xchange rate stay much the same whoever does it?

Helen x

6

Thanks Catharine. Still lots of snow here so wondering if I will get to airport on Monday ( half hoping!)

Your leg ok now?

Helen x

7

Wow. Thanks Christa. Barclays charge £20 the other way round.

Helen x

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I suggested TORFx as you might get a better exchange rate with a broker than with a bank - James wrote a blog post on this. The flat rate fee might seem low but if the exchange rate is awful you could lose out on the transfer.

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Suzanne is right. You will lose a load of money if you use a regular bank. On our last transfer (a couple of weeks back) - this equated to 50€ per 1000.

Bon voyage! x

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why not try TORFX? Their banner is on the right - James uses them