| Stan |
| What is the best way for me to withdraw funds from a UK lloydstsb bank account whilst here in Dubai does anyone know? Will I face pretty much the same bank charges if I withdraw from an atm over here as buying currency on my card? I have a visa debit card so I won't get an extra charge for getting a cash advance at an atm, but I think i face a 3% charge for using my card abroad? Will the exchange rate be as good at an atm as in a bureau de change? cheers |
| arniegang |
| the rate is better in DXB - however if you withdraw from ATM's it will be your bank in the UK that sets the rate, plus you will be hit with a cash handling fee. To be honest if you are talking a few grand, you would be better taking the cash over, the rates in the malls are brilliant compared to UK echange rates. |
| Concord |
Locate ATM, stand in front of it, find card slot, insert card, press pin number, select or key in amount, wait a few seconds, collect cash :roll: Can't help you on the other questions :oops: |
| Stan |
| I am in Dubai now :P Well I want to get about £500 just now. So I am best to go to a beauru and just buy the money on my card? |
| Concord |
Dude have you ever been outside the UK :roll: or needed to get money :roll: Com'on with L500, any differnce in exchange rate won't be enough for a cup of coffee. For a second I thought you were talking about real money i.e. L500K and up. :shock: |
| Stan |
| I'm Scottish! We're safe with our money OK! :lol: |
| the_zooter |
| For the Brits out there holidaying abroad, you should join Nationwide (either their credit card or current account) as they don't charge for overseas transactions. Every other bank that I know of, does! I'd say that you should maybe withdraw one big lump sum, to avoid any additional charges (eg my bank charges me a rubbish exchange rate, plus £2.50 handling fee per transaction!) |