When speaking of the lek, you use lek for singular form and lekë for plural. It’s the Banka e Shqipërisë – BeS, which gives out the Albanian currency, and they have their headquarters in Tirana. Since 1926, the Albanian lek is the official currency of Albania. More about the currency in Albania – Lek (ALL) Skimming is not common here, but as always, use precaution and don’t show your pin code.Īlso, use ATMs that are connected to local banks, such as Tirana Bank, Union Bank, Alpha Bank, Raiffeisen, and Credins Bank. Some ATMs might not accept VISA or Mastercard though, but then you just have to find another bank or bring two separate cards, one VISA, and one Mastercard. In Tirana, for example, you have plenty of ATMs and the same goes for Saranda and Dürres. There are quite many ATMs in Albania, except in the countryside outside the cities, but even there you will find some ATMs. There are local exchange bureaus, but there is not really any reason for exchanging your money there because you will get a better rate by taking out cash from a local ATM. Use a debit or credit card without ATM fees.It can differ up to 5-20 Euro if you don’t choose to be charged in the local currency. Otherwise, you will receive a non-favorable exchange rate when taking out cash from ATMs or pay with a card. Always choose to be charged in local currency (Albanian lek).Photo: illpaxphotomatic/Shutterstock Things to remember when using ATMs in Albania It might be a good idea to carry some extra Euros when traveling around Albania though as a reserve. It’s not possible to exchange Albanian lek before your trip, but don’t worry it’s much better to take out cash from a local ATM. Should you exchange money before your trip?
Some shops, restaurants, and hotels accept card payments in Albania, but it’s still a cash-society, so tourists are recommended to always carry cash. However, it’s not recommended to pay in Euro since the rate is likely to be worse than the actual market value.Īlways pay in the local currency – Albanian lek. Euro is widely accepted in tourist areas because most tourists who travel to Albania bring the Euro as currency.
I will also answer some of the most frequently asked questions about money and currency in Albania. In this article, I’m sharing some of my best tips for handling money in Albania as well as sharing more information about ATMs, card payments. Want to know more about the currency in Albania? The local currency is called Albanian lek and it has the currency code (ALL).
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