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What is the cheapest way to send or exchange money from the UK in China?
Started this discussion. Last reply by vincent chang Jul 1, 2011. 22 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all, I'm going to Shenzhen next week and would like to change some of my money to RMB. I've got an English and a Chinese bank account. I know I can just use my debit card in China and withdraw RMB…Continue
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vincent chang replied to Joe Folke's discussion What is the cheapest way to send or exchange money from the UK in China?"I exchange my Canadian dollor there service is ok. But make sure u go to right store"
Wade Wilson replied to Joe Folke's discussion What is the cheapest way to send or exchange money from the UK in China?"Are we all sure about that?
Uh, I had about 40k RMB in my bag at one time when I went to HK and back.
I thought the limit was higher? Is it a good thing I didn't get stopped?"
GrandPa replied to Joe Folke's discussion What is the cheapest way to send or exchange money from the UK in China?"sorry about that the site ate my post...
HSBC Hong Kong can do a cross exchange transfer, and the amounts I used in my previous post were taken comparing an on-line HSBC cross exchange rate quote and the current HSBC China RMB/GBP conversion…"
GrandPa replied to Joe Folke's discussion What is the cheapest way to send or exchange money from the UK in China?"Yes, and the rates quoted above are based on that type of transaction."
Mademoiselle YayYayYay! replied to Joe Folke's discussion What is the cheapest way to send or exchange money from the UK in China?"You are not as lovely as me, but you are kind and nice anyway.
Thanks. :D"
Robert replied to Joe Folke's discussion What is the cheapest way to send or exchange money from the UK in China?"Have heard of this happening but have been lucky enough not to have experienced it. I use China ATMs as little as possible."
Robert replied to Joe Folke's discussion What is the cheapest way to send or exchange money from the UK in China?"HK banks do not directly convert GBP but convert everthing into HKD before they change it into RMB."
Robert replied to Joe Folke's discussion What is the cheapest way to send or exchange money from the UK in China?"I was told the limit was RMB20,000 and that was from a money changer in HK who does a lot of cross border transactions."
madnut replied to Joe Folke's discussion What is the cheapest way to send or exchange money from the UK in China?"I am from the uk, so i can tell you now the best way.. go to your bank, and load up your mastercard.
You can also bring just less than 10,000rmb in a hand bag with you without filling out forms.
Once you get here, empty your master card and put it…"
GrandPa replied to Joe Folke's discussion What is the cheapest way to send or exchange money from the UK in China?"Yes"
Lǎotóuzi - 老头子 replied to Joe Folke's discussion What is the cheapest way to send or exchange money from the UK in China?"I have gotten counterfeit from the bank's ATM before, and of course you know what the response is when you go back the next day and complain."
Lǎotóuzi - 老头子 replied to Joe Folke's discussion What is the cheapest way to send or exchange money from the UK in China?"How gracious and kind of you, but then what would one expect from one so lovely as you?"
Mademoiselle YayYayYay! replied to Joe Folke's discussion What is the cheapest way to send or exchange money from the UK in China?"*sigh*...
And the world needs more wise men like you."
GrandPa replied to Joe Folke's discussion What is the cheapest way to send or exchange money from the UK in China?"Go to a bank in China.
You can achieve a slightly higher rate by exchanging from GBP to RMB in Hong Kong, but the difference is about only 30 RMB per 1,000 GBP, which would not even pay for the taxi ride to the bank. You can also gain…"
Robert replied to Joe Folke's discussion What is the cheapest way to send or exchange money from the UK in China?"How much are you talking about?
Most little shops don't take UK pounds and it sounds like you don't know how to spot fake money. "
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- Relationship Status:
- Single
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- Munich
- Where are you now?
- Shenzhen
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- LuoHu
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- Engineer
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- Friends, Language Exchange, Dating
- About Me:
- I love Indie and Rock music, I go out a lot and enjoy summer at the beach or on concerts and festivals. I also play the guitar and the piano. It's the simple pleasures of life that keep me going, the outdoors, the joys of nature but also having a good time indoors, cooking nice food (I love Chinese and Mediterranian dishes) and watching a movie. I spent several years in China, mainly around Beijing, but now I settle in Shenzhen and am looking forward to spend my time in beautiful places in this area.
Type O Negative, Alice Cooper, Linkin Park, Snow Patrol, Keane, Coldplay, James Morrison, Led Zep, Killers, Paul van Dyk, Aerosmith, Scissor Sisters, Foo Fighters, Elbow, Nickelback, Pigeon Detectives, Maximo Park, KT Tunstall, Maroon 5, Bad Company, Adele, Kylie, Matchbox 20, Mr Big, Pink Floyd, Free, Take That, Crowded House.... that's the music I like! I also like a few Chinese singers and bands.
Comment Wall (11 comments)
- At 3:28pm on November 4, 2011,
Joline said… you seems a wonderful engineer who can play music and cook. way cool!!
- At 4:46pm on June 28, 2011,
patty said… - Hello, my name is Patty. I have very nice guitar for sell. I was just wondering if you'd be interested in purchasing it. You can contact me on this website if you'd like. Thank you for your time!
- At 2:19pm on April 21, 2011,
TRIATORIS said… Hi Joe. I open discussion about club for engineers
http://www.shenzhenstuff.com/forum/topics/western-engineers-hidden-club
May be you have a opinion
- At 12:57am on October 29, 2010,
Moussa almeida said… - hi man about single party is gonna be next week
- At 8:12am on October 20, 2010,
Veronica said… - welcome my friend,hahahha
- At 5:36pm on October 17, 2010,
Monika said… - hi, welcome to shenzhen first , have fun here , I'm pretty sure you'll like seaworld , co co park and central walk, ect keep going , you'll meet many friends here , and enjoy your life ~
- At 9:06pm on October 4, 2010,
cornetto said…
- i know all chiese singer who u said,most time i not care about the singer,if she or he have a good song can touch my heart ,i can remember them.
although rock band is really few in china,but all ppl who play rock band genuineness of people moving, i think
- At 10:00pm on October 2, 2010,
- hi ,which chinese singers and bands u likes?
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