How long does it take to get currency exchange..

greeny12

im travelling to africa and this Wednesday and i need to change currency, anyone know the quickest place to get euros exchanged?

Thanks in advance

KenHy

depends where you are going! Egyptian Pound or South African Rand would be easier to get than Central African Republic Francs!

I think with most African countries it's cheaper to exchange out there and US dollars are best to have to make that exchange. In ex-UK colonies UK pounds will be ok. Many shops/service providers etc. will take these currencies from you at a reasonable exchange rate too. EUR a definite 3rd in countries I've been to (but it's still often taken)

Also bring a Visa card as many African countries don't wildly accept any other cards (either at ATMs or at vendors) - had a nightmare in Zambia once as my only way of accessing cash was through mastercard!

greeny12

I am going to kenya and i only have a laser card and mastercard! ahhhhh im so confused still.....eeek

found this

http://www.tripadvisor.ie/Travel-g294210-c99830/Mombasa:Kenya:Faqs.Currency.html

It says they accept euros, dollars and pounds.

Still confused though lol

ninebeanrows

they'll take us dollars

KevinK

Laser and Mastercard will work in the Big cities no problem.
Euros can be exchanged for KSH almost anywhere. But again the best rates will be in nairobi or Mombassa

Will be no problems.