Big Ramy 1314 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 So got my Canadian money changed yesterday to English pounds. Fuckin hated it, but had to be done. Now, question, serious question, and no smartarse remarks please. I live in Canada. In saying that, the bank told me english pounds are fine in Scotland, as I acquired about pounds Sterling, Scottish currency aswell. The first 10 days I am in England with my sister, bit the last 14 are in Scotland. The bank told me to go with English pounds, but I remember Scottish currency, pound Sterling? Am I correct? I also remember some establishments not accepting Pound Sterling, even in Scotland !! As I said earlier, I'm not on the wind up. Can someone please clear this up for me. I cannot wait until the day someone crosses the border, passes a £20 English pound, and I can tell then to shove it right up their fuckin hole... Ramy...🏴🏴🏴 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Jeez, I thought you were looking for a tap 😂. Most places are contactless now, not so much cash being used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Ramy 1314 Posted May 18 Author Share Posted May 18 8 minutes ago, bonzo said: Jeez, I thought you were looking for a tap 😂. Most places are contactless now, not so much cash being used. I'm 55, still carry the dosh..🤣🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairbairn Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 We use the same currency as England, you’ll be fine. Only place you’d struggle would be if you went to Ireland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Ramy 1314 Posted May 18 Author Share Posted May 18 34 minutes ago, Fairbairn said: We use the same currency as England, you’ll be fine. Only place you’d struggle would be if you went to Ireland. Cheers FB. Only thing is, my bank here in Canada has told me everytime I use my card overseas I pay a fee?? WTF is that all about !! Nonsense mate.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottincarlisle Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Its only really down south that don't like Scottish money. Since we've moved to polymer notes it's not that much of an issue. Clydesdsle 20's were notorious of fakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandydunn Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 3 hours ago, Big Ramy 1314 said: Cheers FB. Only thing is, my bank here in Canada has told me everytime I use my card overseas I pay a fee?? WTF is that all about !! Nonsense mate.. Buy a prepay Mastercard, load it up, spend all your own money and dont pay fees. https://www.mastercard.co.uk/en-gb/personal/find-a-card/general-prepaid-mastercard.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Ramy 1314 Posted May 18 Author Share Posted May 18 19 minutes ago, dandydunn said: Buy a prepay Mastercard, load it up, spend all your own money and dont pay fees. https://www.mastercard.co.uk/en-gb/personal/find-a-card/general-prepaid-mastercard.html Superb. Cheers DD. Did not even think of that.. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairbairn Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 14 hours ago, Big Ramy 1314 said: Cheers FB. Only thing is, my bank here in Canada has told me everytime I use my card overseas I pay a fee?? WTF is that all about !! Nonsense mate.. I think that's the same with any bank. If I use my Bank of Scotland debit card in Canada or to lift cash out of an ATM I'm pretty sure I'd get charged for every transaction. Basically I think the bank are charging you for the currency exchange on each transaction. Your miles better to either have local currency or as DD says a prepaid credit card. A lot of FX companies over here (including the one run by the company I work for..) now offer prepaid cards as an alternative to currency. I used one on Portugal last year and it was spot on. Can pay for everything contactless, easy to top up from your own bank account with no additional charges and you can even have multiple currencies on it or switch the money you've got left on it from one currency to another if you are moving on to another country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottincarlisle Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 Are you still able to purchase travellers cheques? 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 1 hour ago, scottincarlisle said: Are you still able to purchase travellers cheques? 😄 Going for your travellers cheques, that's when you knew the holiday was imminent 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Ramy 1314 Posted May 19 Author Share Posted May 19 3 hours ago, Fairbairn said: I think that's the same with any bank. If I use my Bank of Scotland debit card in Canada or to lift cash out of an ATM I'm pretty sure I'd get charged for every transaction. Basically I think the bank are charging you for the currency exchange on each transaction. Your miles better to either have local currency or as DD says a prepaid credit card. A lot of FX companies over here (including the one run by the company I work for..) now offer prepaid cards as an alternative to currency. I used one on Portugal last year and it was spot on. Can pay for everything contactless, easy to top up from your own bank account with no additional charges and you can even have multiple currencies on it or switch the money you've got left on it from one currency to another if you are moving on to another country. Aye mate, spoke with my wife and I am taking DDs advice. I am going to be all over Scotland and Northern engerland, and possible Northern Ireland, so the Mastercard is the best option. Cheers FB for the info...👍🏴 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddardStark Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 We still have 300e left over from my last trip abroad. That was in 2019. Heading to Bruges, Ghent and Ypres in August so it will come in handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottincarlisle Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 4 hours ago, bonzo said: Going for your travellers cheques, that's when you knew the holiday was imminent 😂 When life was simple, you could bugger off for 2 weeks of peace & quiet from everyone. 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringo Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 20 minutes ago, scottincarlisle said: When life was simple, you could bugger off for 2 weeks of peace & quiet from everyone. 😄 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euan2020 Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 On 5/19/2023 at 10:58 AM, scottincarlisle said: When life was simple, you could bugger off for 2 weeks of peace & quiet from everyone. 😄 exactly - when you were on holiday you were on holiday - nae kent from work annoying you on email or phone i was on holiday in Peru last week, and had folk asking me to help them with unimportant stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringo Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 2 hours ago, euan2020 said: exactly - when you were on holiday you were on holiday - nae kent from work annoying you on email or phone i was on holiday in Peru last week, and had folk asking me to help them with unimportant stuff Hope you told them where to stick it. Out of order in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euan2020 Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 6 hours ago, fringo said: Hope you told them where to stick it. Out of order in my opinion. just ignored them - wasnt even like managers or anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Och Aye Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 On 5/19/2023 at 12:11 PM, bonzo said: Going for your travellers cheques, that's when you knew the holiday was imminent 😂 Aye and working out your nights budget - 1000 pesetas was aboot a fiver. Going out with 5 grand 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Ramy 1314 Posted May 27 Author Share Posted May 27 So my debt card has worked in 3 pubs I used it in Glasgow, cash in some other pubs. It did not work however in the chemist here in Durham when I went to buy toothpaste.. So it worked in Scotish pub,but no in an English chemist !! 🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDYER63 Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 (edited) 1 hour ago, Big Ramy 1314 said: So my debt card has worked in 3 pubs I used it in Glasgow, cash in some other pubs. It did not work however in the chemist here in Durham when I went to buy toothpaste.. So it worked in Scotish pub,but no in an English chemist !! 🤣🤣 You checked your balance? Sounds like you have just spunked all your money in the pubs 🙂 Edited May 27 by TDYER63 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Ramy 1314 Posted May 27 Author Share Posted May 27 16 minutes ago, TDYER63 said: You checked your balance? Sounds like you have just spunked all your money in the pubs 🙂 🤣🤣. Awe naw. I have plenty. Wait till I get to Greaves !!!🤣🤣🏴🏴 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted Tuesday at 10:49 AM Share Posted Tuesday at 10:49 AM On 5/19/2023 at 1:37 PM, EddardStark said: We still have 300e left over from my last trip abroad. That was in 2019. Heading to Bruges, Ghent and Ypres in August so it will come in handy. Did Bruges and Ghent earlier this year - superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bzzzz Posted Tuesday at 10:52 AM Share Posted Tuesday at 10:52 AM 2 minutes ago, Squirrelhumper said: Did Bruges and Ghent earlier this year - superb. Must recommend a visit to Bar Des Amis in both... braw and the beer is magic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted Wednesday at 12:00 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 12:00 PM On 5/30/2023 at 11:52 AM, Bzzzz said: Must recommend a visit to Bar Des Amis in both... braw and the beer is magic! Le Trappiste in Bruges was a good pub too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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