British currency (sm amt)
 

I'll be spending a single afternoon in <BR>London soon and will need about ten British <BR>pounds. Is there a way to get such a small <BR>amount of currency before leaving the US? <BR>(My bank has a $50 minimum, plus a $10 <BR>charge and a poor exchange rate) <BR> <BR>Many thanks for your help, <BR> <BR>Gerry K

American Express office. <BR>

Thanks, Rex. I called the Amex <BR>office, which is about 60 miles <BR>from my home, and their charge is <BR>$15 for any amt. What I need is <BR>fare (about three pounds) to the <BR>Heathrow Renaissance Hotel). Any <BR>other ideas, anyone? <BR> <BR>Thanks, <BR> <BR>Gerry K

I no longer worry about having foreign currency before I arrive at my destination. I have never had a problem obtaining it from an ATM at the airport once I arrive. (However, I do bring about $100 US, in case all the machines are broken/empty/etc. - that way I can exchange enough at the airport to get me into town, and then find an ATM there.)

Thanks, Lesli. Great idea. <BR>I never thought of the currency <BR>exchange as an alternative to <BR>the ATM, which I feared would <BR>malfunction. <BR> <BR>Gerry K