Money Exchange kiosks

muttley


Joined: 06/09/2011
Posts: 14

Message Posted:
24/09/2011 13:18

Staying in Girne in December (Pia Bella). Can any-one recommend any money exchange kiosks that don't charge commission and how do their rates compare to banks?

What rate are they giving at the moment from £ to TL and € to TL?



Thanks

Carndi


Joined: 12/06/2009
Posts: 613

Message Posted:
24/09/2011 13:31

Most exchange places do not charge commision.

The one we use is opposite the Dome hotel as there is a cash machine nearby.

The one not to use is the one on the corner of Ziya Rizki caddesi and Attaurk Caddesi this shop appears to have a faulty calculator.

Was in on Thursday and it was 2.81 tl to the pound. Dont know about the Euro rate.

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
24/09/2011 13:32

http://www.xe.com/ucc/convert/?Amount=1&From=GBP&To=TRY



£1 = 2.83tl



As far as I know none of the exchanges here charge you a commission.



Chris

tomsteel


Joined: 22/06/2009
Posts: 482

Message Posted:
24/09/2011 13:51

Walk out of front of PB hotel and turn right. Cross over the road heading towards Lemar and then cross over the road on your left. Reliable currency exchange shop in this row of buildings. Distance from hotel is 200m maximum.

Pugwash


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 1797

Message Posted:
24/09/2011 13:57

I always use Monex at Karakum, best rates and very professional



http://www.monexcyprus.com

Susanna


Joined: 24/03/2009
Posts: 85

Message Posted:
24/09/2011 15:07

I recommend KOZAN DOVIZ. Always good service, no commission and reliable staff. 2 offices, one in upper Girne on the main road, and one downtown.

the butler


Joined: 22/06/2007
Posts: 1958

Message Posted:
24/09/2011 16:20

I can reccommend the one opposite the Dome hotel. I always use this one to exchange my sterling which I get from the machine opposite.

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
24/09/2011 16:25

Can also recommend the kiosk opposite The Dome. Always used it until the one opened in Alsancak, which is more convenient for us.

lippylush


Joined: 29/12/2006
Posts: 197

Message Posted:
24/09/2011 18:16

Where is the money exchange kiosk in Alsancak please

fosterscan


Joined: 27/02/2010
Posts: 541

Message Posted:
24/09/2011 18:21

In the row of shops with the dvd shop on main road.on the left from girne.

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
24/09/2011 18:22

Coming from Girne towards Lapta, go past Golden Lady on the left for about a quarter of a mile. On the right, you will The Capitano restaurant. You'll easily recognise this, as it's built to look like a ship (and I doubt they'll have any customers ). The money exchange is virtually opposite there in the parade of shops that includes a DVD shop, a car wash and (I think) Cafe Britain. The money exchange is actually a shop called Green Valley Rental Car.



I hope this is clear. No doubt someone can given you much clearer directions than me.



Jean

lippylush


Joined: 29/12/2006
Posts: 197

Message Posted:
24/09/2011 21:51

Many thanks know exactly where it is from your directions.

muttley


Joined: 06/09/2011
Posts: 14

Message Posted:
25/09/2011 12:21

Thanks to every-one who replied. That gives me some-thing to go on.