current exchange rate

richardm


Joined: 17/06/2007
Posts: 4

Message Posted:
21/06/2007 22:18

Could any kind person please tell me what the current exchange rate for lira is available in North Cyprus at the moment.

I dont know whether to change money before i go or wait until i arrive. Best rate i can get in Belfast is 2.55 lira to the pound .



Thanks Richard.

sjw1979


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 162

Message Posted:
21/06/2007 23:38

Hey Richard,

have you purchased an aprtment or just going for a hol?

We are from Lisburn and have just bought in Bogaz

SJ

DONTY


Joined: 07/06/2007
Posts: 534

Message Posted:
21/06/2007 23:53

its not great at the moment.



best rate i got this week was probably around 2.6ytl to £1



normal advice is change here especially out of season but avoid changing cash in a hotel or disco.



you do know that you can spend £, $, euro cyp£ almost everywhere, your change comes back in YTL. always ask exchange rate though before purchasing.

richardm


Joined: 17/06/2007
Posts: 4

Message Posted:
22/06/2007 14:31

Thanks for your advice. I am just going for a holiday sj . First time in Cyprus . Looking forward to it now.

BILLY


Joined: 15/01/2007
Posts: 141

Message Posted:
22/06/2007 22:27

most shops ect will give you a rate of 2.60. On purchases.

Turkish bank will also give this rate ( hole in the wall) though there is a small charge.

If the best you can get is 2.55 wait until you get there.

wearytravellers



Joined: 27/04/2007
Posts: 250

Message Posted:
23/06/2007 04:29

check out http://www.xe.com for live mid rate exchange rates. However, like Billy says, wait till you get there, you can use your bank card in most ATM's for convenience. OK it will cost a fee, but you are on holiday so what the heck.....20 quid in bank charges and a fluctation in exchange of a few points will not spoil your holiday. Just get out there, slap on the sun tan lotion, pick up your book, sit back with a Large G&T and Reeeeeellllaxxxxxx !!!!!