Exchange rate

[vonmike]

Does anyone know the current exchange rate for Sterling in sunny beach please. We are coming over next Sunday Thanx

[Di & Sean]

Hi Von & Mike,
Approx 2.28 at today's rate.

[Paul and Irene]

Hi Von and Mike, just received our Nationwide account for which we use for travel , on our hol in June we were getting 2.336 Lev/ £ on June 22 ,and then 2.3371 Lev/ £ on June 26. Sorry don't know what the rate is presently.

Paul.

[Bill & Charlie Burns]

Just got back to app today went to S/B this morning, Crown = 2.29, first ivest = 2.295
String Brokers we use next to bus stop = 2.30 these we as of 1 hour ago

Hope this helps
Bill

[charlie&pat]

how do you use your nationwide card in bulgaria ie do you use cash machines? thanks

[Paul and Irene]

Yes,the procedure is quite simple, pop into a Nationwide Branch , open a Nationwide Flexaccount,and in our case just use this account as a "top up account". The card issued is a VISA debit card which we have found to accepted by all the cash machines around SB we have visited, then just follow the on screen instructions. There are no interest charges yet for using this service. Hope this helps.

Paul.

[charlie&pat]

hi paul&irene i already have a nationwide flex account but have never used it in bulgaria, had heard you get the best exchange rate, what is daily withdrawl limit? thanks for your help charlie&pat

[Paul and Irene]

Sorry Charlie and Pat, don't know what the daily limit is , usually only draw 400 levs in any day, things can get a little embarrasing with Irene walking along side ,and me with a trouser pocket full of cash.

[charlie&pat]

thanks for the info, 400 a day is plenty,do you have to inform nationwide you are going to be using your card abroad so they dont put a stop on it ?

[Paul and Irene]

No notification req'd , but best to phone them and check, things may have changed.
Paul.

[Garyjs]

I think that you will find that the daily withdrawal limit is 400 Lev's per day

We just take enough cash for a taxi, & both have a Nationwide Flex Account card, on a joint account

[Alex_M]

I was surprised but when I drew cash via ATM Alfa bank on the main SB street I didnt pay any commission and had rate 1.955lv/euro!

[Paul and Irene]

It looks like its all over regarding free cash withdrawals from the NationWide's Flexaccount. From November they intend to charge £1 flat fee plus 2% on their cashcard withdrawals.We intend to cancel the account, so it looks like shop arround time again.I believe the Post Office has a similar account, so does the Nottingham Building Soceity who have a top up account called the" Travelex Cash Passport", it works just like a credit or debt card and is accepted world wide at shops, restaurants,hotels,and over one million VISA atm's and no charges when you use it, you can load your card up anytime. Details for this one can be found at www.thenottingham.com. Happy hunting!

Paul.

[jenny]

Thomas Cook do the pre-paid travel money mastercard issued by travelex (the cash passport) in 7 different currencies but the lev isnt one of them. they do a sterling one but has a 2% commision charge every time you pre-load it and a £1.50 flat fee atm charge on any withdrawal amount and its insured so if lost or stolen you get replaced with-in 24hrs and the card lasts 5years.

[Marto]

Right, my turn, does anybody know the current rate for Lev's in sunny beach ?