Use of Credit cards in North Cyprus - Kyrenia and Alsancak

MrsBee


Joined: 08/09/2010
Posts: 2

Message Posted:
08/09/2010 16:36

I am looking forward to visiting Kyrenia next month. Are credit cards widely accepted in restaurants and shops in the area?

Pugwash


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 1797

Message Posted:
08/09/2010 16:53

Yes very widely accepted now.

scruff


Joined: 15/07/2008
Posts: 1070

Message Posted:
08/09/2010 17:02

However as everywhere in the world, when using a UK. credit card, the exchange rate will be based on the tourist rate in the UK. & then further loaded for using a credit card. Your purchases will cost you significantly more than paying in cash TL, purchased locally.

As long as you bare this in mind, then no problem using a credit card here now.

MrsBee


Joined: 08/09/2010
Posts: 2

Message Posted:
16/09/2010 13:35

Thanks for your advice.

mint1955



Joined: 30/05/2007
Posts: 988

Message Posted:
16/09/2010 13:42

If you have a Nationwide credit card its still fee free until 1st November. Debit cards as well just the rate of exchange on the day.

lovingcyprus


Joined: 02/03/2007
Posts: 1272

Message Posted:
16/09/2010 14:38

Post Office credit card is fee free

tonyf


Joined: 29/03/2009
Posts: 153

Message Posted:
16/09/2010 15:56

Post office is free and best exchange, however, you must inform your credit card issuer that you are visting TRNC otherwise you could have, I certainly have, problems when approvals are required, especially because of a lot of the spurious names used on the suppliers account

girne


Joined: 14/01/2009
Posts: 438

Message Posted:
17/09/2010 13:51

Better off bringing out cash and your credit card as back up. NO Travellers cheques though!!!!

the butler


Joined: 22/06/2007
Posts: 1958

Message Posted:
17/09/2010 13:59

If you are bringing out cash, bring sterling and change to YTL here as you will get a much better rate.





The butlers wife