Below is a list of methods to convert Sterling/GBP to Euros/EUR.
Generally "in-store" currency currency conversion desks do not offer the best rates. Check out the current EUR/GBP rate before converting.
1. Use An Online Broker - Best Buys
XE.com
Zero commission fees, 15 EUR or 12 GBP per wire.
Currency.ie
Minimum 1,000 USD or equivalent, telephone support, discuss here.
2. Use your ATM/Debit Card
Best Rate:
Halifax: 1.75% for withdrawals, 1.75% for purchases.
Full List:
Ulster Bank: 3.50% for withdrawals, 2.00% for purchases.
First Active: 3.50% for withdrawals, 1.00% for purchases.
National Irish Bank: 3.50% for withdrawals, 1.75% for purchases.
Permanent TSB 3.50% for withdrawals, 1.75% for purchases.
Bank of Ireland: 3.50% for withdrawals, 1.75% for purchases.
Postbank: 5.00 EUR per ATM withdrawal, 2.50 EUR per purchase.
AIB: Up to 4.00% for withdrawals, 1.75% for purchases.
3. Use your Credit Card
Best Rates:
Tesco: 1.75% for withdrawals, 1.75% for purchases.
National Irish Bank: 1.75% for withdrawals, 1.75% for purchases.
Permanent TSB: 1.75% for withdrawals, 1.75% for purchases.
Full List:
Halifax: 1.75% for withdrawals, Up to 3.25% for purchases.
Ulster Bank: 2.00% for withdrawals, 3.50% for purchases.
First Active: 3.50% for withdrawals, 1.00% for purchases.
Bank of Ireland: 1.75% for withdrawals, Up to 3.25% for purchases.
Postbank: 2.65% for withdrawals, 2.65% for purchases.
AIB: 1.75% for withdrawals, 3.25% for purchases.
MBNA: 2.65% for withdrawals, Up to 2.65% for purchases.
GE: 2.60% for withdrawals, 2.60% for purchases.
EBS: 2.65% for withdrawals, 2.65% for purchases.
This thread was last updated January 9th 2009.
Feedback welcome - this is a draft new best buys thread. If you can suggest additions or amendments then please post them below.
Generally "in-store" currency currency conversion desks do not offer the best rates. Check out the current EUR/GBP rate before converting.
1. Use An Online Broker - Best Buys
XE.com
Zero commission fees, 15 EUR or 12 GBP per wire.
Currency.ie
Minimum 1,000 USD or equivalent, telephone support, discuss here.
2. Use your ATM/Debit Card
Best Rate:
Halifax: 1.75% for withdrawals, 1.75% for purchases.
Full List:
Ulster Bank: 3.50% for withdrawals, 2.00% for purchases.
First Active: 3.50% for withdrawals, 1.00% for purchases.
National Irish Bank: 3.50% for withdrawals, 1.75% for purchases.
Permanent TSB 3.50% for withdrawals, 1.75% for purchases.
Bank of Ireland: 3.50% for withdrawals, 1.75% for purchases.
Postbank: 5.00 EUR per ATM withdrawal, 2.50 EUR per purchase.
AIB: Up to 4.00% for withdrawals, 1.75% for purchases.
3. Use your Credit Card
Best Rates:
Tesco: 1.75% for withdrawals, 1.75% for purchases.
National Irish Bank: 1.75% for withdrawals, 1.75% for purchases.
Permanent TSB: 1.75% for withdrawals, 1.75% for purchases.
Full List:
Halifax: 1.75% for withdrawals, Up to 3.25% for purchases.
Ulster Bank: 2.00% for withdrawals, 3.50% for purchases.
First Active: 3.50% for withdrawals, 1.00% for purchases.
Bank of Ireland: 1.75% for withdrawals, Up to 3.25% for purchases.
Postbank: 2.65% for withdrawals, 2.65% for purchases.
AIB: 1.75% for withdrawals, 3.25% for purchases.
MBNA: 2.65% for withdrawals, Up to 2.65% for purchases.
GE: 2.60% for withdrawals, 2.60% for purchases.
EBS: 2.65% for withdrawals, 2.65% for purchases.
This thread was last updated January 9th 2009.
Feedback welcome - this is a draft new best buys thread. If you can suggest additions or amendments then please post them below.