Moved to Swansea for college(Uni). Best bank for transferring Euro to Sterling?

Tossi

Hi,

(I'm hoping this is the right forum)

Basically moved to the UK to study for 3 years. My grant is paid into my irish bank account every week. And withdrawing the money from that account over here rapes me on fees etc all the time.

I havent set up a UK account yet as I'm only here 2 weeks and still trying to get myself sorted out and settled in.

I'm just wondering is there a best bank that offers the best exchange rates for euro to sterling if i was to repeatedly do bank transfers every week and then withdraw the money from that UK bank.

Or is it more or less the same? I know I might be a small difference between banks but money is gonna be tight so the slightest thing will help.

If anyone has any experience or suggestions let me know.

Cheers!

redalan

Tossi wrote: »

Hi,

(I'm hoping this is the right forum)

Basically moved to the UK to study for 3 years. My grant is paid into my irish bank account every week. And withdrawing the money from that account over here rapes me on fees etc all the time.

I havent set up a UK account yet as I'm only here 2 weeks and still trying to get myself sorted out and settled in.

I'm just wondering is there a best bank that offers the best exchange rates for euro to sterling if i was to repeatedly do bank transfers every week and then withdraw the money from that UK bank.

Or is it more or less the same? I know I might be a small difference between banks but money is gonna be tight so the slightest thing will help.

If anyone has any experience or suggestions let me know.

Cheers!

I have just sent you a PM with a suggestion.

Tossi

That was fast! Cheers haha

seinas1

Hi guys can i get some info on this, I am also studying in Wales and using my BOI debit card im being charged a fortune on fees

Munster Magic

also looking for some advice on this if anyone can help? Thanks

mp3ireland2

use either currency fare, transfer mate or transfer wise....

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