UK based euro account

[968CS]

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

[e..uncle..hello]

I went through something similar. Ditched HSBC due to the 1% handling fee and opened a Barclays account. They don't charge a handling fee nor the 4 Euro monthly account management fee.

Then open a forex account with UKForex. Transfer your Euros from Barclays to their acc. and convert when the rate is good. They will give you the best deal.

[XJSJohn]

bit late to this question but i use Citibank.

I have a Sterling current account and several "savings" accounts in Euro, USD, SGD, AUD.

No charges and you can withdraw from any via the ATM.