paying in Euros
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Meeten-5dulx

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3,349 posts

85 months

Wednesday 7th October 2020
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Anyone know the best way to pay for an item in Europe in Euros?
It is circa EUR 9100 and wanted to know the best manner in getting the best rate and minimise fees?

I don't have a multicurrency account (First Direct) but they are able to do it for me.
1.05984 is the rate, with no other charges.

egomeister

7,598 posts

292 months

Wednesday 7th October 2020
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Transferwise

The Moose

23,677 posts

238 months

Wednesday 7th October 2020
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egomeister said:
Transferwise
This. I can share a referral link if you like that gives you a discount on your first transfer. Full disclosure, it gives me a little love too smile

MOBB

4,557 posts

156 months

Wednesday 7th October 2020
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egomeister said:
Transferwise
Yes this

modeller

545 posts

195 months

Wednesday 7th October 2020
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Transferwise!!

Meeten-5dulx

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3,349 posts

85 months

Tuesday 13th October 2020
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It seems that TransferWise is the way to go.

I was all set to do that, but a member on the forum here sent me a msg.
He has a company that can do this for me. ....

We are talking a good few thousand pounds so I was on my guard somewhat, but it was not necessary.
Toby from Misano Payments contacted me and we had a chat over the phone.
He helped me navigate the website (very easy) and then let me know the rate that he was able to secure.
Admittedly it was not as good as I was seeing online elsewhere, but I asked if he could come closer and sure enough it was all done.
Toby really helped put my mind at lease and ensured the that the whole transaction was completed and answered any questions that I had (my bank were overly cautious on me wanting to move a large sum to a new recipient).

To top it all off, I received some flowers in the post today, so hopefully this will distract my wife from my new purchase .... Nice touch!!

A fledgling company that I will definitely use again. I like the attention to detail and fact that any questions I asked were answered to my satisfaction. I wish you the best with Misano Payments, and urge other PH members to consider using this facility rather than the 'default'




andy43

13,188 posts

283 months

Tuesday 13th October 2020
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Meeten-5dulx said:
It seems that TransferWise is the way to go.

I was all set to do that, but a member on the forum here sent me a msg.
He has a company that can do this for me. ....

We are talking a good few thousand pounds so I was on my guard somewhat, but it was not necessary.
Toby from Misano Payments contacted me and we had a chat over the phone.
He helped me navigate the website (very easy) and then let me know the rate that he was able to secure.
Admittedly it was not as good as I was seeing online elsewhere, but I asked if he could come closer and sure enough it was all done.
Toby really helped put my mind at lease and ensured the that the whole transaction was completed and answered any questions that I had (my bank were overly cautious on me wanting to move a large sum to a new recipient).

To top it all off, I received some flowers in the post today, so hopefully this will distract my wife from my new purchase .... Nice touch!!

A fledgling company that I will definitely use again. I like the attention to detail and fact that any questions I asked were answered to my satisfaction. I wish you the best with Misano Payments, and urge other PH members to consider using this facility rather than the 'default'
Reading the first half of that post I had my heart in my mouth!
I'll bear them in mind smile

supersport

4,630 posts

256 months

Tuesday 13th October 2020
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andy43 said:
Meeten-5dulx said:
It seems that TransferWise is the way to go.

I was all set to do that, but a member on the forum here sent me a msg.
He has a company that can do this for me. ....

We are talking a good few thousand pounds so I was on my guard somewhat, but it was not necessary.
Toby from Misano Payments contacted me and we had a chat over the phone.
He helped me navigate the website (very easy) and then let me know the rate that he was able to secure.
Admittedly it was not as good as I was seeing online elsewhere, but I asked if he could come closer and sure enough it was all done.
Toby really helped put my mind at lease and ensured the that the whole transaction was completed and answered any questions that I had (my bank were overly cautious on me wanting to move a large sum to a new recipient).

To top it all off, I received some flowers in the post today, so hopefully this will distract my wife from my new purchase .... Nice touch!!

A fledgling company that I will definitely use again. I like the attention to detail and fact that any questions I asked were answered to my satisfaction. I wish you the best with Misano Payments, and urge other PH members to consider using this facility rather than the 'default'
Reading the first half of that post I had my heart in my mouth!
I'll bear them in mind smile
Me too!

I have sent thousands with Transferwise, it just works.

Meeten-5dulx

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3,349 posts

85 months

Wednesday 14th October 2020
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andy43 said:
Reading the first half of that post I had my heart in my mouth!
I'll bear them in mind smile
Of course I applied caution and did as many checks as I could.
Having the MD of a firm talking to you isn't the 'norm', but all checked out.

Lively chap and I was impressed with his attitude towards my concerns and ay no point did I feel pressured to make the trade.

I know there is a larger more well known option, heck everyone else uses them it seems! But give David a chance vs Goliath.