British currency (sm amt)

Old Mar 19th, 2001, 09:18 AM
  #1  
Gerry K
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
British currency (sm amt)

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

Many thanks for your help,

Gerry K
 
Old Mar 19th, 2001, 09:18 AM
  #2  
Rex
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
American Express office.
 
Old Mar 19th, 2001, 09:41 AM
  #3  
Gerry K
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Thanks, Rex. I called the Amex
office, which is about 60 miles
from my home, and their charge is
$15 for any amt. What I need is
fare (about three pounds) to the
Heathrow Renaissance Hotel). Any
other ideas, anyone?

Thanks,

Gerry K
 
Old Mar 19th, 2001, 09:47 AM
  #4  
Lesli
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
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.)
 
Old Mar 19th, 2001, 10:03 AM
  #5  
Gerry K
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Thanks, Lesli. Great idea.
I never thought of the currency
exchange as an alternative to
the ATM, which I feared would
malfunction.

Gerry K
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Manage Preferences - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information -