Which is best currency to bring in to TRNC

proger1



Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 2919

Message Posted:
08/05/2009 14:56

Should we bring Sterling, USD or Euro into Girne. I doubt if UAE dirhams will get us very far and just in case we have a problem with a credit card I want to take in some cash to change to Lira. Also, is there any limit to the currency amount you can bring in, I will use the extra that I don't use to open a bank account with.



Thanx in advance, Paul and Luba

britvic



Joined: 05/09/2008
Posts: 3039

Message Posted:
08/05/2009 15:02

The Great British pound is your best bet Paul and Luba.



Vicki

TheSaints



Joined: 28/01/2009
Posts: 1369

Message Posted:
08/05/2009 15:08

Paul,



GBP or NTL, when are you over? we are flying out next week.



Mike & Vinera

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
08/05/2009 15:11

I don't think there is a limit to what you bring in - it's what you can take out that has a limit.

Also if you want to open a bank account here choose carefully.

proger1



Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 2919

Message Posted:
08/05/2009 15:16

Flying in through Istanbul tomorrow night Mike, Only a 6 day visit though to get the wife a vision of the real thing instead of just internet pages.

Lots to try and get the background on in 6 days, schools, banking, hospital (maternity stuff) and of course somewhere to rent but I have already booked another 10 days at the end of June with wife and daughter which I will use if I still need to get things sorted otherwise it can wait till August.

When are you and Vinera flying in?

And back to the original question, is there any limit to the Stirling I bring in?

proger1



Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 2919

Message Posted:
08/05/2009 15:18

In reference to #4 Vaughan, I want to get an account that will give me easy availability and a credit card. I am not bothered about the high interest rates at this point but any suggestions would be welcome for a basic account with international Credit Card

rod28


Joined: 02/02/2009
Posts: 39

Message Posted:
08/05/2009 15:23

Hi Paul. Take sterling. I also just use an autobank to get YTL. Most hotels accept cards so you can also use that.See u there!

proger1



Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 2919

Message Posted:
08/05/2009 15:27

No probs Aragorn, oops got confused with FB there Rod, could be worse, could be Golum

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
08/05/2009 15:36

Cash is King - Stirling that is.

rod28


Joined: 02/02/2009
Posts: 39

Message Posted:
08/05/2009 15:38

Thats what i was expecting! anyway hope you have a great time . Give me an e-mail so we can catch up or if you want recomendations etc!!



ps - Edinburgh????

proger1



Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 2919

Message Posted:
08/05/2009 15:43

I know, why do you think I didn't post it.

Did you hear about the new jack up for AD accommodation that nearly sank ???

Frosty sent me some pictures, I'll forward them to you on e-mail if you want

daveg


Joined: 11/01/2009
Posts: 69

Message Posted:
08/05/2009 15:56

Don't bring currency, simply use your debit card in the cash machines (ATMs). If you have a Nationwide card this will cost you nothing whatever. Other cards are still cheaper, and much more convenient, than money exchange.



Dave.

proger1



Joined: 18/04/2009
Posts: 2919

Message Posted:
08/05/2009 15:59

So do you think the ATM's will accept Middle East Bank cards Dave, I don't live or bank in the UK and I have experienced problems before. I always carry some cash just in case, hence the question !!

britvic



Joined: 05/09/2008
Posts: 3039

Message Posted:
08/05/2009 16:00

daveq, I use my debit card too, however I have heard a few people have had there cards swallowed up by the ATM machines, so having some cash as a back up isn't a bad thing.

rod28


Joined: 02/02/2009
Posts: 39

Message Posted:
08/05/2009 16:06

Yes a mix just in case. Is it BBME because the parent bank for that is HSBC and they have a bank/ATM in Girne.



ps - yes please e-mail photos

lovingcyprus


Joined: 02/03/2007
Posts: 1272

Message Posted:
08/05/2009 16:07

GBP, Euros and US $ can all easily be changed at Exchange Bureaux into TL



Most shops and restaurants will take GPB



Do not rely on Middle East Bank Cards you certainly suffer currency exchange costs and they may not work

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
08/05/2009 18:22

Nationwide have just changed their poilicy re using cards abroad so beware! Check out the new terms and conditions.

Sheila

Woodspeckie


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
08/05/2009 18:26

msg. 17. Nationwide don't charge for North Cyprus or Turkey, I have checked it out with them. Also checked on website.

hannah-antrim


Joined: 12/08/2008
Posts: 42

Message Posted:
08/05/2009 20:03

Hi Woodspeckie.



Reference you information regarding Nationwide?? If I take money out of a cash machine in N C, Nationwide do not charge me?? however do i get charged ERTF??????



Thanks



Hannah

daveg


Joined: 11/01/2009
Posts: 69

Message Posted:
10/05/2009 15:37

I have been using my Nationwide debit card all over the world, including trnc, for many years and never had any problems. Also, it has never been "swallowed".



Dave.

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
10/05/2009 18:59

Thanks Woodspeckie I was a bit annoyed that they had taken the service away from us.