Need advice - Currency Conversion
Most of you know that many airline FA's are paid a Per Diem allowance while down route away from base. By careful eating of Pot Noodle and avoidance of the High Life it is usually possible to bring some money back home at the end of the duty tour. So far so good.
When I take my hard-earned US and HK dollars into the bank for conversion I rapidly become aware that I am an essential component in the rebuilding of their global liquidity. The rates offered have moved beyond making a small profit, directly through raw avarice and straight to near theft. There is often a 15 - 20% spread between Buy and Sell rates.
I figured one of you global travelling folk would know the answer. Where is the best place in the UK to buy £ Sterling with a foreign cash? Is there actually a best place or should I just learn to grit teeth and live with it?