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Get more holiday spending money per Pound by buying online

ICE website exchange rates are consistently amongst the best in the UK market, as recently recognised by consumer champion Which? Magazine. The best deals for foreign currency are those online.

"Our online exchange service is fast and convenient, taking the hassle out of High Street queuing and buying last minute at the airport, leaving savvy travellers plenty of time to plan the rest of their holiday", advises Andrew Hamilton, Head of Marketing at ICE. "At the click of a button, holidaymakers can save time and money on their holiday."

ICE offers a fast and efficient online currency exchange service with next working day delivery (including guaranteed Saturday delivery for a £2 fee). Holidaymakers simply need to go to www.iceplc.com and select 'Currency and Travellers Cheques' then pay in the usual way with their credit or debit card. Orders placed by 3:30pm will arrive at their home address the following working day via secure and guaranteed, Royal Mail Special Delivery.

Please see the table below taken from *Which? Magazine for how ICE's online currency deal compares with four other foreign currency providers. As the table shows, ICE is one of the only online currency providers that offers the best online currency deals and also provides home delivery.

AVERAGE COST FOR $500

 

Eurochange (branch)

£351.17

ICE(a)

£355.36

No1 Currency

£355.56

Saga(a)

£356.64

Money Exchange

£356.78

 

 

AVERAGE COST FOR €500  
Eurochange (branch) £461.07
£463.00
No1 Currency £465.37
Post Office(b) £466.22
Saga(a) £466.56



















a Online with home delivery | b Online with branch pick-up

ICE also offers 0% commission on all orders and if you order £400 or more, delivery is also free. From travellers' cheques to foreign currency, ICE provides the ultimate online exchange service at minimum cost and maximum convenience.

"Our recommendation is to shop around for the best rates and take local currency (and possibly Euros or US Dollars depending on the holiday destination). By buying currency before travelling abroad holidaymakers will also avoid being stung by bank charges when using their debit or credit cards abroad and be able to control their budget effectively." concludes Hamilton.

*Which? Magazine June 2009 Holiday Best Buys

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