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Money & duty free for Albania
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Exchange rates:
Lek€1 = Lek138.38
£1 = Lek173.75
US$1 = Lek108.75
Currency information:
Lek (ALL; symbol Lek). Notes are in denominations of Lek5,000, 1,000, 500, 200 and 100. Coins are in denominations of Lek100, 50, 20, 10 and 5.
Credit cards:
ATMs are widespread; every town of any size has at least one. Credit cards are accepted only by top-of-the-range hotels and restaurants.
ATM:
ATMs are widespread; every town of any size has at least one.
Travellers cheques:
American Express traveller's cheques can be cashed in Tirana, with a 2% commission charge. Traveller's cheques are not accepted by hotels or restaurants anywhere in the country.
Banking hours:
Mon-Fri 0800-1400.
Currency restriction:
The import and export of local currency is prohibited. The import of foreign currency is unlimited. The export of foreign currency is permiteed up to US$5,000.
Currency exchange:
Currency can be exchanged at bureaux de change and banks; US dollars and Euros can also be changed on the street.
Albania duty free
The following items may be imported into Albania without incurring customs duty:
• 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco.
• 1L of spirits or 2L of wine.
• 250mL of eau de toilette and 50mL of perfume.
Banned imports:
Firearms, ammunition, narcotics and any other items which represent a danger to the public.
Banned exports:
There are special rules covering the export of precious metals, antiques (including coins and maps) and books or works of art which form part of Albania's cultural and historical heritage.
