Where is the best place to exchange pounds to dollars?

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Q I am going to New York City at the start of December. Where is best on the high street to exchange pounds to dollars?

Flissy

A If your high street is typical, then the answer is likely to be a toss-up between the Post Office and a travel agent. But for better value I urge you to look elsewhere – and organise your finances a bit differently.