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Cheapest place to get dollars in Ireland

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  • 04-05-2023 3:08am
    #1
    Happyhouse22
    Registered Users Posts: 457 ✭✭


    Want to get about $500 cash and wondering where is the best place to get this in Ireland.

    Previously got it “commission free” from an post - but realized was probably fleeced on the exchange rate.

    Not travelling to the US and atms not an option, will bring more money in Euro but want to get some dollars.



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    bigboss1986
    Registered Users Posts: 806 ✭✭✭bigboss1986


    Id say credit union via fexco.



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    Victor
    Registered Users Posts: 78,350 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    You will probably find there is only a modest difference, certainly under 5% and likely to be much less. Phone / walk into a few banks / bureaux des change and ask them on the day.



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    walterking
    Registered Users Posts: 1,297 ✭✭✭walterking


    You'll waste more time than it's worth running around looking to save €5.

    Just go to the post office.

    Their rates are not too bad

    https://www.anpost.com/Money/Foreign-Currency



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    beachhead
    Registered Users Posts: 2,353 ✭✭✭beachhead


    Go back to the PO. The difference in rates is minimal and not worth it for e500 At any bank you will have to order the currency you want and wait 3-5 working days for it



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    Victor
    Registered Users Posts: 78,350 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120552939#Comment_120552939

    For $500?



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    Juwwi
    Registered Users Posts: 4,249 ✭✭✭Juwwi


    No 1 currency exchange ( think thats what they are called ) are the cheapest for getting cash , order online and then collect in shop .


    If you don't live near one then next best option is probably the bank .

    Post office is normally easiest but the rates there aren't great .



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    mykrodot
    Registered Users Posts: 572 ✭✭✭mykrodot


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120552969#Comment_120552969

    yes most banks hold no foreign currency as they can lose on exchange rates if rates change dramatically and lots of foreign currency is just hanging around in their safe.

    You have to order in advance now, and pay upfront.



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    beachhead
    Registered Users Posts: 2,353 ✭✭✭beachhead


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120552969#Comment_120552969

    Yes wait for any amount.Banks are no longer interested



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    hynesie08
    Registered Users Posts: 9,735 ✭✭✭hynesie08


    The bureau de change across from the spire has no commission and a better exchange rate than the Banks, but for 500 you're probably talking bus fare in the difference.



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    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users Posts: 81,853 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
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    Post office would be my choice, they look for photo ID for sums over €200 due to money laundering legislation.



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