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Exchange rates in Bulgaria

PostPosted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 12:00 pm
by Brian and Joan Hughes
Hi
Could anyone tell me what the exchange rate is at the moment in Bulgaria, and is there commision to pay. The best that I have found in the UK is 2.18 Lev - £1

Thanks

Brian

Re: Exchange rates in Bulgaria

PostPosted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 12:26 pm
by DENIS TRACEY
Hi Brian best rates are normally obtained from the main banks in sunny beach

Re: Exchange rates in Bulgaria

PostPosted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 3:46 pm
by Bridget
If you have time before your holiday open a Nationwide Flexi Account and withdraw money from that, there are numerous ATMs, and you will get a better exchange rate lev to the pound and no withdrawal fees either. You can open an account online as well.
:D

Re: Exchange rates in Bulgaria

PostPosted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 4:27 pm
by June
At the moment it is 2.18 at the banks, it is worth remembering that Bulgaria has one of the highest ATM frauds in Europe, so when you use one please please make sure that everything is OK with the machine

Re: Exchange rates in Bulgaria

PostPosted: Fri May 01, 2009 11:15 am
by Brian and Joan Hughes
Thanks to you all for the tips.

Re: Exchange rates in Bulgaria

PostPosted: Fri May 01, 2009 8:05 pm
by Paul and Irene
We also have a Nationwide Flexi Account which we intend to use this year, can anyone tell us if there is a charge levied by the ATM operators to use their services.

Re: Exchange rates in Bulgaria

PostPosted: Sat May 02, 2009 7:25 am
by julie
Hi Paul and Irene
I used my Nationwide last season and there were no charges also they give you the best exchange rate at the time of withdrawal.

Julie

Re: Exchange rates in Bulgaria

PostPosted: Sat May 02, 2009 10:07 am
by Garyjs
Presently no charges for the Flex account in Bulgaria

Most educated travellers have one :D & don't have to keep asking where to change money as they know they are getting the best rate, & don't have to take a wad of cash

But sadly some people just don't like change, & keep on asking :?

Wise up :!: make hay, eventually this FREE Service may not be

Gary

Re: Exchange rates in Bulgaria

PostPosted: Sat May 02, 2009 10:14 am
by Paul and Irene
Many thanks for the replies.