DorothyJ Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Has anyone had experience with Barclays Bank France? We live in Department 72/49 and it appears our nearest branch is in Nantes. Having visited our local branch today in England the information we received was zilch.... We have had a Credit Agricole account for some time and have used Hifix or Currencies4less, to exchange sterling once or twice a year. As we already use Barclays in England it would seem to be an easy way of transferring money. Can anyone help please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Personally, I think what you do already is fine. I would not complicate matters. The currency dealers really are the niftiest and most economical way of transferring large amounts.However - and this has been said before - the cheapest and quickest way to just get cash to spend when you are here, is to open a Nationwide Flexaccount in the UK, get a debit card, and take cash out of any old machine when you are over here, then you only change what you need to for everyday stuff. Their exchange rates really are incredibly good as many who live over here have discovered and will testify. Then do the big exchanges via the dealers, when the time appears to be right (and knowing when that is is the rocket science bit).But that's just my opinion, you understand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DorothyJ Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 Thanks for the prompt advice. We opened a flexaccount this morning and will give Barclays a miss. We might just be able to manage on the euros we have this year as we only stay the 6 months in France. Next year we hope the house will be fit to live in permanently. By then I hope the exchange rate may have improved - and we shall have saved enough to use a dealer! Our house must be quite close to you as we live twixt La Flèche and Durtal with Le Mans about 40 mins. away. Isn't it a most beautiful area?Thanks once again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Am I right in thinking they make faience in La Fleche ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suej Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 [quote user="Russethouse"]Am I right in thinking they make faience in La Fleche ?[/quote] Hi, you're possibly thinking of Malicorne near La Flèche. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Thinking about it I think that the people I know who have visited the Malicorne Faiencerie have stayed in La Fleche - it just rang a bell. Sorry (off topic !) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 We are North of the city, Dorothy, and yes, it is a beautiful part of the world - and happily, this is not appreciated by too many!I think you did the right thing, personally, as if your local branch of Barclays in the UK did not know what you were on about, the chances were also pretty good that you'd have trouble linking the accounts. The banks take their pound of flesh, whatever, although Nationwide seem to limit themselves to a few ounces only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyh4 Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Working with the same bank cross border does not provide the personal customer any benefits from my experience. Add to that that the bank in France will not be local and I would stick with what you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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