Currency when arriving

Member since 06 May 2010

Airdrie DiamondMember01 July 2010 12:57:49

I am due out to Libya in 2 weeks, however have been told by the bank here that you are unable to get Libyan currency.

I was thinking of bringing out some US Dollars to change when I get here.

Any advice on what best to do?

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LibyanJag Active member

Member since 11 March 2010

LibyanJagActive member01 July 2010 13:38:18

I've changed both GBP ( english ) and euros at Tripoli airport with no problem whasoever.

Remember to bring your own supply of irn bru . . .

Airdrie Diamond Member

Member since 06 May 2010

Airdrie DiamondMember01 July 2010 13:41:55

Thanks for that.

Noted about the Irn-Bru, will miss a roll in square sausage more!

Mudman Serial expat

Member since 14 September 2009

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MudmanSerial expat01 July 2010 14:45:38

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Banks and some supermarkets will change currency. They like the 50 euro note, but not 20s or smaller. There are ATMs at the airport too and some in town.

Clansman Serial expat

Member since 22 October 2009

ClansmanSerial expat01 July 2010 16:58:33

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Airdrie Diamond wrote:
Thanks for that.

Noted about the Irn-Bru, will miss a roll in square sausage more!

Take your square sausage with you mate, no problems(the steak and onion ones are the best). As Mudman says, you get a higher rate of exchange for a higher denomination note (strange but true). Withdraw LYD at the airport (tell your bank that you will be in Libya, or your account might be suspended), and exchange in most of the mobile phone shops, or gold souks. If you are going to be in Tripoli drop me a pm and I will give you my mobile number, and we can meet up if you want. Oh aye and get ready for the heat, it is starting to build up now, the humidity will be a killer soon.

Airdrie Diamond Member

Member since 06 May 2010

Airdrie DiamondMember01 July 2010 19:59:57

Thanks for the info, will stick to the higher notes. Not sure where I will be based yet, hope to know in the next week.

Will get in touch once I am over.