Cash Machines

bunny


Joined: 24/01/2009
Posts: 2

Message Posted:
26/01/2009 20:10

Can anyone tell me if you can draw GBP from the cash machines in

North Cyprus with an English debit card





many thanks

Harold2555



Joined: 19/04/2008
Posts: 1139

Message Posted:
26/01/2009 20:16

Bunny



The HSBC Machines certainly allow you to do it



Harold2555

ces88


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 170

Message Posted:
26/01/2009 20:24

Most give you the option of both TL and GBP but remember you will be charged - think nationwide only bank not to charge for money taken out abroad.

ces88

Mindy



Joined: 27/10/2008
Posts: 1210

Message Posted:
26/01/2009 20:25

Turk bank, Garanti bank and Ak bank all have the facility to withdraw cash with Debit card, there are more but can't think of them at present

fire starter


Joined: 19/06/2008
Posts: 3401

Message Posted:
26/01/2009 21:35

bank of scot offshore don't charge you to take sterling.

cronos


Joined: 26/10/2008
Posts: 2093

Message Posted:
26/01/2009 21:38

Ces88 is right.....get yourself a Nationwide card account to avoid nasty charges.



Also....most of the larger Bank's ATM's in the TRNC give you the option of having your cash in lira or sterling.

Whistler


Joined: 28/07/2008
Posts: 1332

Message Posted:
26/01/2009 22:32

The one outside Astro Supermarket in Girne gives sterling, I noticed today

jetnoise


Joined: 11/01/2009
Posts: 28

Message Posted:
27/01/2009 23:36

Please forgive my ignorance here, but what advantage is there in withdrawing GBP from a cash machine in N. Cyprus? I have read that many places accept GBP and Euros, but they obviously will accept Lira as well. Is there an exchange rate advantage in withdrawing GBP?



Cheers,

Ralph

Whistler


Joined: 28/07/2008
Posts: 1332

Message Posted:
28/01/2009 00:38

Jetnoise. Only to pay your rent, which most landlords ask for in sterling.

jetnoise


Joined: 11/01/2009
Posts: 28

Message Posted:
28/01/2009 19:03

Thanks Whistler - that explains it - no advantage for a poor tourist then!



Cheers,

Ralph

ces88


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 170

Message Posted:
28/01/2009 19:12

jetnoise, you get a better rate when exchanging GBP for TL in TRNC than in UK, change it up when you get there if you can...

ces88

jetnoise


Joined: 11/01/2009
Posts: 28

Message Posted:
28/01/2009 22:10

Thanks ces88 - I was intending to do just that - bring out GBP cash and change on arrival and then use Nationwide cashpoint card as they do not charge for withdrawals or any commission for exchange.

As an aside, where is the best place to change GBP in to Lira - I am guessing that shops are worst (when purchasing) followed by airport and hotels and that banks are best?



Cheers,

Ralph

Woodspeckie


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
28/01/2009 22:30

If you are in Girne from the main car park go down the main street on the left there is an exchange they have the best rates GBP to Lira higher rate than the banks. Next to the Dome near Ataturk Statue there is a HSBC kiosk get GBP from there with Nationwide Card.

ces88


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 170

Message Posted:
29/01/2009 00:53

Not necessarily... some supermarkets have similar rates to the independent exchange shops which tend to be better even than banks. It sounds like we use the same exchange as Woodspeckie (usually 2 ladies working in there, 2 boys in there at new year though) If it's not open try the exchange on right hand side of the same road, it's on a corner to side street down to harbour - his rates tend to be quite good too.

ces88

Wiser


Joined: 30/07/2008
Posts: 796

Message Posted:
29/01/2009 16:00

There is a very good exchange place in Alsancak opposite Capitano fish restaurant (shaped like a boat) and near the DVD shop.