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Offline kazaroni64

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exchange rate ?
« on: June 25, 2009, 05:34:32 PM »
going to kalkan in week time , what is the exchange rate at the moment ? thanks

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Re: exchange rate ?
« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2009, 06:24:55 PM »
The official bank exchange rate is currently fluctuating between 2.5 and 2.6 YTL to the Pound.  The various shops around Kalkan that offer a currency exchange service are offering around 2.45 - not bad.  It''s always worth checking out the PTT as their rates have consistently been good over the years.

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Re: exchange rate ?
« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2009, 07:09:29 PM »
thanks , do the banks charge you any commission ?

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Re: exchange rate ?
« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2009, 08:59:22 PM »
Have never changed money in the banks but would imagine that they''d charge a commission as does the PTT. After deducting commission this normally works out to be the same rate as local shops are offering. By the way you''d need to take your passport if exchanging in the banks.
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Re: exchange rate ?
« Reply #4 on: June 25, 2009, 09:29:28 PM »
Do most people thinks it''s better to wait until you get to Kalkan to exchange sterling?  And, if so, where?  This may sound ignorant but what is the PTT? Which of the shops change currency?  The rate at the post office here today was 2.4980 = no commission - how does that compare?

The rate is far better this year - have prices increased in Kalkan generally?

So many questions - so little time!!!!

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Re: exchange rate ?
« Reply #5 on: June 25, 2009, 10:38:37 PM »
I always change sterling at the PTT and have never been aware that I''ve been charged commission  ???

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Re: exchange rate ?
« Reply #6 on: June 25, 2009, 10:42:45 PM »
The PTT always give a good rate with just a small commission deducted - shops vary greatly - and if you go into some banks, if they are busy you could spend your whole holiday waiting  ;D

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Re: exchange rate ?
« Reply #7 on: June 26, 2009, 12:56:21 AM »
Hi All,
DVD shop, Merkez, Infinity, very easy, no commision!!
Rx

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Re: exchange rate ?
« Reply #8 on: June 26, 2009, 08:07:41 AM »
Issy, the PTT is the post office.
Currently have a duplex apartment in Kiziltas which we visit as often as we can.

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Re: exchange rate ?
« Reply #9 on: June 26, 2009, 01:34:38 PM »
Changed money in the bank yesterday, 2.5 lira to the pound, slightly down on Monday''s rate. No commission charged.

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Re: exchange rate ?
« Reply #10 on: June 27, 2009, 12:53:59 AM »
Why would you want to wait to change money!! Just get the same rate if not better in the shops!!!
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Re: exchange rate ?
« Reply #11 on: June 27, 2009, 11:54:03 AM »
Was in the bank for less than 5 minutes. It''s about 100 meters from our apartment, beautifully airconditioned and has comfy seats. It would have taken longer to go into town and would have needed some Efes to recover from the walk. You do need to avoid Mondays if you don''t want to queue.

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withdraw money from banks ???
« Reply #12 on: July 02, 2009, 12:21:52 PM »
MARHABA !!! can not wait to be be in kalkan next week  ;) i was wondering if there is any charger in using my debit card to withdraw money form the banks in kalkan ? do the british banks charge you using your card in turkey ?

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Re: exchange rate ?
« Reply #13 on: July 02, 2009, 12:43:23 PM »
Barclays charged a charge per use plus commission, which came to about 9 quid per withdrawal but Nationwide cards are free to use

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Re: exchange rate ?
« Reply #14 on: July 02, 2009, 02:49:14 PM »
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