Daughter been to Las Vegas and won 1000 dollars on a 10 dollar bet, she has 1000$ cash and wants euros for her trip to France.
In uk she would have to change the dollars to £ at a poor buy back rate then use the £ to buy euros.
I think she could take the $ to France with her and use them to buy euros and get a much better return.
In France I think you only buy currency at a bank?
Any thoughts on this please?
Thanks
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Having just been to France money exchange was possible in more than just banks, but your idea is sound. Change dollars straight into Euros.
However like many European countries using cash to pay for anything is a rare event. I've also been to Switzerland and Ireland in the last month and never had the need to spend hard cash.
To be on the safe side, I would ask Bank of Mum and Dad to help getting EURs while they keep the USDs for later.
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I think that whatever D does, she needs to have proof of where the cash came from, it's a large amount to just turn up with.
I use a company called Leftover Currency to exchange all the odd foreign coins and notes that turn up in our Church collections. They are very professional, and will pay out in euros if you prefer, though their exchange rates are not the best. And as they normally pay into your bank, or a cheque, you will still have the exchange issue. However you can email them and they will give you the best advice.
Quote: Originally posted by franbee on 28/4/2025
I think that whatever D does, she needs to have proof of where the cash came from, it's a large amount to just turn up with.
Never heard of that before, and if that was the case just split in half and go twice to the counter.
$1000 isn't that much when changing currency anyway.
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Cash is pretty rare to use these days. I haven't taken euros out for about a year (Ireland). I'm just back from Gothenburg, Sweden and only used a card, same in France, Finland and Lithuania.
Put the cash into a bank, maybe a revolut card, and use the card in France.
The recent electrical power blackouts in Spain and Portugal as reported in the news highlighted to me the importance to carry cash.
I have never stopped carrying cash and shall continue to do so for a peace of mind.
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Quote: Originally posted by dk168 on 29/4/2025
The recent electrical power blackouts in Spain and Portugal as reported in the news highlighted to me the importance to carry cash.
I have never stopped carrying cash and shall continue to do so for a peace of mind.
DK
It didn't make much difference in the blackouts as the tills were all down as well. Most places shut as they couldn't process any payments, cash or card.
Might it not be best to advertise the dollars locally, and sell at somewhere better than the local exchange rates being offered, but less than the 'buy-back' rates.
I'd see if you can open an account with Credit Agricole Britline so you can get a debit card and access their cash machines. English app, english speaking helpline. Our bank for the last 7 years since we moved to France.
Quote: Originally posted by Ewen c on 28/4/2025
Cash is pretty rare to use these days. I haven't taken euros out for about a year (Ireland). I'm just back from Gothenburg, Sweden and only used a card, same in France, Finland and Lithuania.
Put the cash into a bank, maybe a revolut card, and use the card in France.
With very recent blackout in Spain and France that may all change? We always keep some cash at home.
can you not just go into a local place and swap the dollars straight to euros, we use the local sainsburys in gloucester and if you have a nectar card get slightly better rate
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Topic: Buying euros in France
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