What is the best way to buy Euros?

[Kermit power]

Morning all,

It's snowing again, so I'm musing about summer holidays!

What's the best way to buy Euros these days for use on holiday?

I usually take money out on my debit card a couple of hundred Euros at a time, but was wondering if it makes more sense to use a credit card where possible, or to get currency before leaving? I'm slightly wary about the latter, as 2+ weeks' worth of cash is quite a lot to carry on holiday!

[marshalla]

Pre-pay Euro cards tend to give better exchange rates and can be used for cash withdrawals or direct payments without incurring extra fees (apart from ATM charges)

[RammyMP]

I've got a Euro currency card from Caxton. It is slightly cheaper to get Euros than using your current account cash card. You need to load it up before you use it though, I usually watch the Euro rate for a few weeks before I go abroad and load it when the rate is at it's best. Currently it is quite poor!

http://www.caxtonfx.com/currency-cards/

[James_N]

Have a look on moneysavingexpert. Ive just got a halifax clarity credit card for spending abroad as there are no fees

[Kermit power]

James_N said:

Have a look on moneysavingexpert. Ive just got a halifax clarity credit card for spending abroad as there are no fees

Do you know if it still gives you a reasonable exchange rate as well?