13 Nov 2006 1:40 PM:
I've used my bank's "foreign department" (phone them, not the hight street!) and Moneycorp successfully and efficiently. Both are keen to get the business and it sometimes pays to say "I've been offered x rate". You also need to compare the cost of the transfer as this can be £15, £20, £25 with different businesses.
Don't forget to build in the time it will take to get your money to the bank or broker!
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Don't use your bank!
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