Currency
Lek (ALL; symbol Lek). Notes are in denominations of Lek5,000, 1,000, 500, 200 and 100. Coins are in denominations of Lek100, 50, 20, 10 and 5.
Currency Exchange
Currency can be exchanged at bureaux de change and banks; US dollars and Euros can also be changed on the street.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
ATMs are widespread; every town of any size has at least one. Credit cards are accepted only by top-of-the-range hotels and restaurants.
Traveller's Cheques
American Express traveller's cheques can be cashed in Tirana, with a 2% commission charge. Traveller's cheques are not accepted by hotels or restaurants anywhere in the country.
Currency Restrictions
Restrictions apply.
Banking Hours
Mon-Fri 0800-1400.
Exchange Rate Indicators
Date Jan 09
£1.00=Lek131.42
$1.00=Lek90.33
€1.00=Lek123.49
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/4/money/Europe/Albania.html
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