Visa debit card and the euro!!

[confidentincompetent]

It seems strange to me that I can use a Barclays debit card to buy stamps at a post office, but if I want to buy euros (at post office) this will generate a charge payable to Barclays. Now I understand there are charges for credit cards and charges when you uses debit cards abroad. But why does this charge apply to euros when bought from a post office in uk and Barclays have not handled any of the euros ? If i used my debit card in barclays to buy euros the charge dont apply?
I tried asking them but they dont seem to know .
With thanks to post office lady for pointing this out

apologies if this has been done before

 

[MarkBarl]

You can withdraw cash on a debit card at the Post Office. Withdraw cash and buy your Euros.

 

[Diyisfun]

You can withdraw cash on a debit card at the Post Office. Withdraw cash and buy your Euros.

Thats what makes it silly that there is a charge, when using the cash as cash to get cash.

 

[Bilioustrumpstaine]

A bank that charges for doing nothing........I can hardly believe it.


They are a law unto themselves and can take your dosh whenever they want

 

[Diyisfun]

A bank that charges for doing nothing........I can hardly believe it.


They are a law unto themselves and can take your dosh whenever they want

Dont they earn money for doing nothing, when they just hold my money.

 

[Trazor]

Dont they earn money for doing nothing, when they just hold my money.

You are joking, aren't you...............