apmhearn
Traveller
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Posted 15 years ago
I have already bought the Post Office travel money card (POMTC) on the euro currency (which I am happy with). I was just wondering if I should get a £ sterling card for when I vist eastern european countries. Will the exchange rate be different?
I know that the POMTC is a good way to withdraw money abroad, but what actual charges are made?
Kind regards
Adam
SiDUDe
Traveller
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All the charges are here www.postoffice.co.uk/portal/po/jump2?catId=96400753&mediaId=96400776
Its an OK way of getting money out abroad, especially in the Euro Zone. Its not that good once youre outside that though, its not so good.
The best way of travelling with money is still the Nationwide Current Account Debit Cart, 0% on withdrawals in most European countries
apmhearn
Traveller
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I would have opened up a Nationwide account if I had done all my research sooner. I travel on Saturday and wont have time to open one.
Thanks though
SiDUDe
Traveller
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Next time...
BonjourCava
Traveller
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Hey, just to clarify, can the Post Office card be used outside the Eurozone? And why is it not so good?
SiDUDe
Traveller
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Yeah, it can be used anywhere Visa Electron is accepted. Its not great because its quite expensive if you dont load it with Euros and withdraw in Euros
BonjourCava
Traveller
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What would you suggest instead? I don't really want to set up a bank account if possible. I'm sure I saw something on here a while back about a special card for travellers or something?
Peter
Traveller
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I always use my normal VISA card or my bank card (with MAESTRO logo on the back side). Got money from every ATM around Europe in the past without any problems. :)
SiDUDe
Traveller
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If youre from the UK check out this site...
http://travelmoney.moneysavingexpert.com/
BonjourCava
Traveller
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Ok, so I just read the terms and conditions of the POTMC and it says the card is forbidden to be used for reserving accommodation. I don't understand why, but does that mean I couldn't use it on [ux]https://rail.shop/hostelworld[/ux] or a similar site?
SiDUDe
Traveller
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No, its not a debit/credit card so I dont think you can use it online