The best and cheapest is travel-wise but only for say 400/500 pounds That will cost you a Euro or two. However for large amounts you can not beat HFX for good rates and a professional service. You have a personal broker who will deal with you throughout the transaction (s) go to their website below and join for free. The fees when we used them was inbuilt into the rate. We used them when we bought our house and other funds were transferred from under the bed in the UK to our underground safe here in Spain.We found their service first class.

Our fees are lower than the banks

Our fees are simple. You’ll know exactly what you’ll pay and if you’re
transferring over £3000 you’ll pay no fees whatsoever.
Transfer Amount      Transfer Fee
Under £3,000      £9
Over £3,000      FREE

http://www.hifx.co.uk/

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