ytl or euros or sterling?!!!!!

Babs1


Joined: 14/07/2008
Posts: 18

Message Posted:
16/07/2008 17:02

Hi, what sort of money should we bring on holiday with us?

Do most places accept turkish lira, euros or sterling?

Are there many exchange places in kyrenia ,to change our travellers cheques (should we take them?), and where are they please.

Any info would be gratefully received!!!!!!!

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
16/07/2008 17:19

Bring Sterling. You'll be able to cahange it almost everywhere.

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
16/07/2008 17:20

Bring Sterling. You'll be able to change it almost everywhere.

Babs1


Joined: 14/07/2008
Posts: 18

Message Posted:
16/07/2008 17:47

Ok, so you think we"ll get a better exchange rate with sterling as opposed to ytl"s and euros?

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
16/07/2008 18:04

babs



allways bring sterling and its taken anywhere .(think they would take green shield stamps lol)



i bring cash ,buy in supermarket and petrol etc and use change in ytl for small stuff like a loaf etc .



check in banks at ytl per day or in kyrenia (high street) some exchange places are ok .checks rates and detrmine yourself how much you need .



i never change that much in advance



hope it helps



if you flying into larnaca then personally i bring some euros with me for flight back home or delay to get meal and drink etc whilst waiting

kav

Perry


Joined: 27/01/2007
Posts: 413

Message Posted:
16/07/2008 18:12

There is an ATM in the high street in Kyrenia as well, plus another couple on the main coast road. We tend to bring some GBP and then withdraw YTL as we need it - the fx rate from our bank has always been decent.

Have a great holiday - it is a lovely place to be !

dodger



Joined: 29/07/2007
Posts: 1895

Message Posted:
16/07/2008 18:20

Sterling for me,

have a great time,

Regards,

Paul.

Babs1


Joined: 14/07/2008
Posts: 18

Message Posted:
16/07/2008 18:32

Hi kav, Thanx for the advice! I"ll bring my tesco clubcard too !!!!!!!!

Babs1


Joined: 14/07/2008
Posts: 18

Message Posted:
16/07/2008 18:36

Hi Perry, Thanx"s for that!!



We"ve never been to Cyprus before, so we"re really looking forward to it!! I hope it"s gonna be hot!!!

lovingcyprus


Joined: 02/03/2007
Posts: 1272

Message Posted:
16/07/2008 19:28

Hot thats not the word for it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Boiling is more like it

Perry


Joined: 27/01/2007
Posts: 413

Message Posted:
16/07/2008 20:14

Babs - You will have a great time - it is a very nice place, where abouts are you staying ? There is also an exchange bureau on the high street in Kyrenia as well.

The weather will be extremely hot and sunny - take a lot of SPF and Mosquito sprays. There are fabulous restaurants all over - being your first time, try Set Fish in the harbour - also Kybele or Abbey Bell Tower (both in Bellapais) - they will also pick you up and take you back to your hotel / villa. We are going out next week as well and really looking forward to it (we like it so much we bought a villa 2 years ago after our first visit !)

If you have any questions before you go use this forum - the people are very nice and there is a wealth of knowledge !

Babs1


Joined: 14/07/2008
Posts: 18

Message Posted:
16/07/2008 20:29

Crickey!!!!!!! Are we talking in the 100"s ?!!!!



We"re staying about 2 miles from Kyrenia.

Perry


Joined: 27/01/2007
Posts: 413

Message Posted:
16/07/2008 20:41

Oh yes it will be over 100 most days in the shade - we were there last summer and it hit 53 centigrade one day (I believe it was the hottest day on record) - but expect 38 - 42 centigrade daily and around 24 - 28 at night ! - Dont worry though you soon get used to it and it is very dry.



If you are going next week - here is the forecast



http://www.accuweather.com/world-forecast-15day.asp?partner=accuweather&locCode=MEA|CY|CY002|KYRENIA&metric=0

Littlenige



Joined: 24/12/2006
Posts: 3594

Message Posted:
16/07/2008 20:54

roubrls ............ there are lots of duskies.......... dance the night away

lovingcyprus


Joined: 02/03/2007
Posts: 1272

Message Posted:
16/07/2008 21:34

At times the humidity can be pretty high at times making it nearly unbearable

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
16/07/2008 22:13

hi babs , welcome to the forum , take sterling , you will get a good range of exchange , have a safe and happy holiday

regards , simbas

fire starter


Joined: 19/06/2008
Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
17/07/2008 10:08

hi babs. if your bringing your credit cards check before you leave with the company that you can use them abroad. i had mine stopped once for security reasons they said. which was good of them but the card was not stolen. so check first.

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
17/07/2008 14:55

The issue on credit cards isn't one of not allowed to use abroad but of a change in use pattern.



Always let you card company know where you are going on holiday to avoid the trap of rejection.



Also look out for charges here, you can pay upt to 5% commision to the vendor so always ask before using.



For cah, there are severl exchange booths in Central Girne but check the ex. rate first. One in particular will rob you!!!!!

SAFFI


Joined: 01/07/2008
Posts: 342

Message Posted:
17/07/2008 15:40

All good advice here, bring stirling and bank debit card for atm.s for a bit of ytl

Lemtich



Joined: 15/02/2007
Posts: 1487

Message Posted:
17/07/2008 15:50

Watch out for ATMs, unlike the UK, they give you the money then your card back!



You could be walking away counting your cash with the card still in the machine.



Lem

Babs1


Joined: 14/07/2008
Posts: 18

Message Posted:
17/07/2008 20:37

Thanks everyone for the info, you"ve all been a great help!!

Babs1


Joined: 14/07/2008
Posts: 18

Message Posted:
17/07/2008 20:40

Hi Cyprusishome,

Could you tell me which exchange booth will rob me?!!!!!!!!

dw1973


Joined: 04/06/2008
Posts: 10

Message Posted:
17/07/2008 21:24

We took out a Nationwide account as they don't charge for overseas withdrawls



Flying out on Wednesday for 2 weeks at Almond Holiday Village...can't wait!

Hilltop



Joined: 28/04/2008
Posts: 636

Message Posted:
17/07/2008 21:39

I agree re Nationwide, however I think it disrespectful to expect traders to accept sterling. Don't be rude, use YTL. It is the local currency!!

Would you use Dollars in the UK, or would you consider it inappropriate?

chick


Joined: 02/07/2008
Posts: 323

Message Posted:
17/07/2008 22:02

well said Hilltop

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
17/07/2008 22:33

Hilltop,



Well said. Why should people walk into shops "expecting" shop keepers to take sterling. No doubt same people will whinge when they get a lousy exchange rate.



Change your sterling at one of the exchange shops and then use for rest of holiday, easy!!!!!!!!!



No I will not reveal, just check the rates you will soon figure it out. From experience there is one on left of main street in Girne (usually 2 ladies in residence) and one near Dome Hotel which offer best rates usually.

pilgrim



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 1404

Message Posted:
18/07/2008 01:07

Know some TC traders well and they welcome sterling, in fact most have sterling accounts for their savings. Furthermore many shops quote prices in sterling, therefore expect payment in sterling. Sterling, dollars international currency normal worldwide. Sorry guys don't agree with ytl only theory.

Do use YTL for small purchases though, but otherwise often mixture of both!

regards

p

SAFFI


Joined: 01/07/2008
Posts: 342

Message Posted:
18/07/2008 01:32

yes I agree, we carry a mixture of both, alot of the larger business,s actually prefer stirling

regards

s

scruff


Joined: 15/07/2008
Posts: 1070

Message Posted:
18/07/2008 07:25

Pilgrim. Have to say I agree with CIH.



If you pay in Sterling in Restaurants & Supermarkets you will not get the best deal & you may find you are given the wrong change too in some supermarkets. Change your Sterling in the Exchange Bureau half way down Girne high street on the left where you will get the best rates.



Lived here 6 yrs & do know the ropes.

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
18/07/2008 08:19

Pilgrim,



I cannot understand your comment on keeping savings in sterling????????? Nobody will keep sterling accounts at 5% when ytl pays 18% that includes me!!!



Yes some larger shops sell there goods in sterling, euros or dollars but that is because that is the currency they paid for goods in. They do not want to risk currency fluctuations by pricing in ytl for furniture etc.



As a resident I would never dream of asking to pay for goods in anything other than ytl except if specifically priced otherwise.