Poor exchange rates offered at Airports

by Victoria Copp on April 14, 2010

Luton, Newcastle and Liverpool airport offer extremely uncompetitive exchange rates to holidaymakers according to a study carried out by FairFX the currency specialists.

Other airports such as Leeds and Bradford were also found to leave Brit’s heading off on their holidays feeling rather short changed. Gatwick came out top of the study and was found to offer competitive exchange rates.

Unfortunately so many people leave buying their holiday money until they reach the airport where they are going to receive poor exchange rates. With no other competition in sight Airport Bureau de Changes can add hefty margins on to the exchange rates they offer and some also add a commission fee as well meaning that you end up getting far less for your pound than if you had bought your foreign currency before you reached the airport.

Getting the best foreign currency exchange rate.
In order to get the best deal when buying holiday money you need to visit Compare Currency. At Compare Currency foreign exchange specialists have trawled the high street and online to find the best exchange rates out there. The straightforward Travel Money comparison table allows you to compare the exchange rates and fees offered by the leading currency providers in order to find the best deal.

The difference in exchange rates from an online currency comparison website and airport currency exchange rates can give you enough extra money for a meal out or pay for a day trip. The savings have been proven to be very significant.

In summary, always shop around before you go on holiday for your travel money. Don’t leave buying your holiday money to the last minute. Online exchange rates are far more competitive and will give you more spending money whilst abroad.

Visit the Compare Currency Travel Money table now to find the best travel money exchange rates.

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