Fouremco Posted October 11, 2015 Author #26 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Does anyone know what exchange rate Celebrity is currently charging to buy OBC with Canadian dollars? They are currently selling $25 USD OBC for $30.60, or a rate of 1.224 if my math is correct. Better than the going rate but not as good as RCI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az_tchr Posted October 11, 2015 #27 Share Posted October 11, 2015 It changes daily (M-F) and RCI and X use the same formula and bank index so the rates from those two should be the same. Any difference would be RCI calling in at a different time of day. The USD-CDN rate has moved as much as .018 in one day recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted October 11, 2015 Author #28 Share Posted October 11, 2015 It changes daily (M-F) and RCI and X use the same formula and bank index so the rates from those two should be the same. Any difference would be RCI calling in at a different time of day. The USD-CDN rate has moved as much as .018 in one day recently. Perhaps you are right, but I've read in numerous threads that cruise lines set the rates several time a year, never daily or even monthly. The current Celebrity rate is identical to what I paid several weeks ago, and the RCI rate hasn't changed in at least several months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecmcm Posted October 11, 2015 #29 Share Posted October 11, 2015 I know that RCI's exchange rate remained the same from February to September and it was a really good rate which is partly why we're cruising again so soon. Guess I'll have to phone on Tuesday to check Celebrity's rate. Even 22% is much better than the bank though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drakes2 Posted October 12, 2015 #30 Share Posted October 12, 2015 I called Celebrity yesterday about this issue and was told the rate is constantly moving up and down with our fluctuating $$$. Perhaps you are right, but I've read in numerous threads that cruise lines set the rates several time a year, never daily or even monthly. The current Celebrity rate is identical to what I paid several weeks ago, and the RCI rate hasn't changed in at least several months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow bunny Posted October 12, 2015 #31 Share Posted October 12, 2015 I believe that Celebrity is talking about the rate used on board and not the rate for purchasing OBC prior to your cruise. I bought $200 in February and it cost me a grand total of $217.80! I really should have purchased way more but combined with all three perks we should be fine and not have much to pay at the end of the cruise. snow bunny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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