yassen_khan Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 I am back in the UK and feel that the savings (in €) that I have in Santander, with all the problem in the financial market, will soon disappear. So my plan is to move them to my account in the UK. I spoke to someone in my branch and was told that this will incur a charge of 0.68% plus a 15€ for swift, which I think is a bit expensive. Has anyone used any online currency exchange dealer, and what is the best way to transfer the money without incurring all these charges. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stainless Sam Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 If you are genuinely worried just get on with it. €15 is peanuts for peace of mind and you can lose (or gain) more than the 0.68% with currency movements while you procratinate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yassen_khan Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 Thanks stainless sam and I agree with you. What I was also trying/hoping by me posting the thread is to find out in which (currency) in short term I should keep my savings. I am keen to move whatever I have to GBP but again looking at the tones of overwhelming financial news and you think none of the currencies are safe. I am told QE2 will not be of much help either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsn67 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 You might want to try one of the specialist FX brokers, like CaxtonFX or similar? They usually have much better rates than banks or currency conversions shops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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