UK based euro account

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I've recently sold the 993 into Europe and have taken payment in Euro's (Cash).

I now need to deposit in a bank and want to open a UK based euro account. I currently bank with HSBC but they want to charge me 1% cash handling fee n their euro account, which equates to quite a sum. Do I have to accept this or do any of you have experience of other UK banks with cheaper fees?

Any thoughts appreciated.

Andy W