Doviz exchange

Once you’ve arrived in North Cyprus, you can easily exchange your British pounds, Euros, Dollars or other major currency at a local exchange bureau or bank in major towns such as Kyrenia ( Girne), Nicosia ( Lefkosa), or Famagusta.  There are also exchange bureaux at or near the various border crossing points.

Turkish Lira Banknotes are in denominations of TL1 (rare), 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 liras. The lira is divided into Kurus coins in denominations of Kr 1 (rare), 5, 10, 25 and 50.

The official currency of Northern Cyprus is New Turkish Lira (Yeni Turk Lirasi / YTL). However, euro cheques, travellers’ cheques, US dollars, euros, UK pounds and other major foreign currencies are usually accepted in banks and hotels. You may also use most of the credit cards to pay in the hotels, supermarkets, etc. In need of money change just visit any doviz around you. Lira can be converted to dollars and euro and vice versa. All exchangers in TRNC use the government issued exchange rates which is favorable to all parties.