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Currency
Lek (ALL; symbol Lek) = 100 qindarka. Notes are in denominations of Lek5,000, 1,000, 500, 200 and 100. Coins are in denominations of Lek50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1.
Currency Exchange
Currency can be exchanged at bureaux de change and banks. US Dollars are the preferred foreign currency.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
Rarely used. Cash is preferred in nearly all cases. However, American Express, Diners Club and MasterCard are accepted by some banks and hotels.
Traveller's Cheques
To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars or Euros. They may not always be easily changed in all places.
Currency Restrictions
Restrictions apply.
Banking Hours
Mon-Fri 0800-1600.
Exchange Rate Indicators
| Date | Jul 08 |
| £1.00= | Lek153.081 |
| $1.00= | Lek77.12 |
| €1.00= | Lek121.70 |