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Feb 13, 2006 | 6:54 am

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rangerss75

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Originally Posted by theworld

If you can't find the Bilbao try Thoms Global Exchange on Victoria St:

http://www.thomasexchangeglobal.co.uk/

Their rates are very good.

Re ATMs it really depends on which debit card you have (DON'T use a credit card in ATMs).

I've also got a Nationwide debit card and have used it many times in the states. I have only been charged once by a US bank. Many US banks like Wells Fargo, Bank of America and others don't charge a fee.

I was going to suggest them too. If you can't have a Nationwide Debit Card (and if you live outside the UK you can't), their commission-free rates (for buying foreign currency at least) are about the best in London.

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