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Credit Cards

Hi, Don't know if anyone can help, is using credit cards in Bansko expensive. I know a lot of cards charge 2.75% for overseas transactions, though not if you have a Nationwide card, but just wondering if there were any "hidden extras". Many thanks, Mal

re: Credit Cards

Credit cards are not readily accepted in Bulgaria unless you want to draw cash from a machine. Take Sterling clean new notes no rips or writing on them.

re: Credit Cards

First problem is you need to find somewhere that will take your credit card as they are not widely used. Bulgaria has a cash culture. Better to take your money in sterling and change it in the banks for a good exchange rate. Take clean, unmarked notes without tears ot the banks may reject them. Nationwide card is a good option as well.

re: Credit Cards

Yes take cash. Bansko is very cheap so you will probably spend less than you think. We did not stint on anything especially booze and spent £200 for the week (2 people) not including lift passes and ski hire which were pre booked. But we did eat out 5 nights despite having half board at the hotel. This will give you a rough idea.

Val

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I used mine at a bigger bank and was pleasantly supprised when i got my statement, was'nt bad at all

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Try the cash machine by the gondla as it aint that bad

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Thanks everyone, the reason I asked was that the hotel say I can pay by card, and that I can buy my lift pass on a card as well. Just wanted to find out if there would be any additional charges. Unfortunately we are going independenly so as far as I can see I can't book our lift passes before we go. If anybody knows away round this, please let me know.Thanks again, Mal