eurovision Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I never know which one to do. I know one is better than the other. I believe if you choose the wrong one the shop will do the conversion for you, which will always be most likely at a rate in their favour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 You choose to pay in the currency of the country you're in (i.e. Euro if in Europe). That way, your bank will receive a bill in Euro and will do the conversion for you. If you chose to pay in GBP, the shop would do the conversion and usually use a less competitive rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurovision Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 Thanks so much Andy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesmarie Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Hi, we have a nationwide card, and if you put money into that account, it cost nothing to withdraw it abroad, not sure if they still do this, as not been abroad for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obelix Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I think they have started to withdraw that now - certainly new accounts don't get that with them, not sure if they have changed it for existing accounts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 This is worth a read if you're planning to use cards abroad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nagel Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I think the best option is to withdraw money on your Maestro card abroad and spend that. So long as you withdraw over £100 equivalent you get the most favourable rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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