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Lev or euro
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posts : 13 (Beginner)Date : 08-17-09 17:17Lev or euro
Hi all,Im going to Borovets in February and was wondering whether to take Lev or euros, what is the Lev to the £ right now. Any sugestions. Thank you, Brian
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Brian you lazy so and so ;-). You have an internet connection like me. The Post office is currently offering 2.1 lev per pound. Not very good compared to last year's 2.5ish. People will tell you to take sterling into Bulgaria and exchange locally for a better rate. A lot of people don't bother because they like to have everything 'organised' and 'sorted-out' before they go on holiday. In case of delays or diversions at the Bulgaria end you'll probably want some lev to buy snacks while ...
Brian you lazy so and so ;-). You have an internet connection like me. The Post office is currently offering 2.1 lev per pound. Not very good compared to last year's 2.5ish. People will tell you to take sterling into Bulgaria and exchange locally for a better rate. A lot of people don't bother because they like to have everything 'organised' and 'sorted-out' before they go on holiday. In case of delays or diversions at the Bulgaria end you'll probably want some lev to buy snacks while you wait or stop for rest breaks during the transfer.
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oh take some lev and pounds.
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last year the rate was no-where near 2.5.. last year it was less than 2 in the uk and you could get 2.08 in resort... i always change in resort and always get 5-10% better rate than in uk.
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The everyday currency used in Bulgaria is the Lev. Euros are used for things like property purchase. They may be used in expensive designer shops in Sofia (I don't know).If small local shops in the ski resorts say they accept Euros, they will - but they're likely to use a very bad exchange rate. It's always best to use the local currency.re: Lev or euro
If you have got a Nationwaide flex account, get money out at the cash machine. last year got 2.01 at Thomas Cook and 2.28 locally. Do not use the local money exchange places as hidden cost/misleading info on exchaneg rates.re: Lev or euro
Thank you all for your contributions and advice. im thinking i will take Lev and Sterling. Brianre: Lev or euro
Just take an ATM card soany machines hereSadly nationwide no longer offer that great long term offer they used to have of changed earlier this year so now nothing init sat vs hsbc or equivalent
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what do you mean about nationwide? they still give the same great rates-we use them everytime in BG (about 5 times ayear) and the rates are about the best you can get-with no chargesre: Lev or euro
Benson is correct.I am with Nationwide and they do not charge for ATM withdrawal/commission etc.
http://www.nationwide.co.uk/current_account/foreigntransactions.htm
