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Friday, October 24, 2008

Watch the Rate!!!

Exchange rates have been pretty darn good lately, so I suggest you continue to watch them. I have been in contact with British Airlines about exchanging money. The site they have online doesn't show exchanging US dollars for British Pounds, though you can get Euro's. Supposedly it can be done without a problem and they are getting back to me. It just might not be able to be done online and you'd have to call in. The perk of this is that your money will be waiting for you when we arrive at the airport.

On that note: I found two more sources for the same rates and 0% commission. One is through the same company British Airlines uses: Travelex
They have both cash delivery as well as pre-paid cards in Pounds, Euros and US dollars that are accepted Worldwide. So that means if you order a card in Pounds, it can still be used in countries that have Euro's or dollars. It just exchanges it like an ATM card would. The perk of this is great exchange rates. These CANNOT be delivered, but Travelex does have branches in Denver and I'm sure the branch can deliver it too you. They are through US Bank in Denver at three different locations: (303) 333-5713, (303) 771-5010 and (303) 260-7433.

The other is Wells Fargo
They do not have pre-paid cards, but do have cash delivery for a cheaper rate than Travelex.

So if your bank is not cooperating and you would like cash on hand when we arrive without paying commission fees, I suggest you go this way. Delivery at both places is overnight and that is where there is a fee involved. $15 @ Travelex, $8 @ Wells Fargo.