winningstudio Posted October 7, 2016 #1 Share Posted October 7, 2016 We have an up and coming cruise on Ventura and I can't for the life of me remember something which I am sure I have asked about before (one of the joys of old age I think). When making purchases e.g. duty free, you are usually asked if you want to pay in Euros or pounds and I cannot remember which is the best, if there is a best ? Advice anyone Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castaway24 Posted October 7, 2016 #2 Share Posted October 7, 2016 The £ is weak against the € at the moment. If you've got € then I would use them. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCFC Posted October 7, 2016 #3 Share Posted October 7, 2016 We have an up and coming cruise on Ventura and I can't for the life of me remember something which I am sure I have asked about before (one of the joys of old age I think). When making purchases e.g. duty free, you are usually asked if you want to pay in Euros or pounds and I cannot remember which is the best, if there is a best ? Advice anyone Thanks That's only at the airport, on the ship its £'s so not a problem. The € is about where it was 6 months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majortom10 Posted October 7, 2016 #4 Share Posted October 7, 2016 That's only at the airport, on the ship its £'s so not a problem. The € is about where it was 6 months ago. The £ against the Euro in April (6 months ago) was about 1-25 Euros to the £ today the Euro is 1-10 to the £. Hardly the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the english lady Posted October 8, 2016 #5 Share Posted October 8, 2016 We have an up and coming cruise on Ventura and I can't for the life of me remember something which I am sure I have asked about before (one of the joys of old age I think). When making purchases e.g. duty free, you are usually asked if you want to pay in Euros or pounds and I cannot remember which is the best, if there is a best ? Advice anyone Thanks Do you mean if you are paying by a card in a shop ashore? We had that problem last cruise and I cannot remember what we paid in, probably the wrong way. So if you are paying by card ashore and are given the choice what should your answer be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rojojacko Posted October 8, 2016 #6 Share Posted October 8, 2016 According to my guru, Martin Lewis of moneysavingexpert, you should ALWAYS pay in the local currency on your credit or debit card, but be aware that some cards are better to use abroad than others. There is money to be saved by using the right card if you are a frequent traveller who spends money abroad. Check out the website. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenny wren Posted October 8, 2016 #7 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Yes, as Rob says, when ashore abroad always pay in the local currency and leave the conversion to your card provider who gives a better rate than the shopkeeper........this also applies to your account on board ships where the currency is Euros or dollars, don't allow the ship to convert, the credit card provider gives a better rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielundecided Posted October 8, 2016 #8 Share Posted October 8, 2016 The pound is very weak against the pound and even worse with the dollar (with thanks to Brexit) so trust me when I say this (finance degree); spend in £ wherever possible and when using a card try to use one which had the best exchange rate and best deal for buying abroad to avoid nasty bills. Dan Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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