Money advice for Travel in Bulgaria

[Villagemaid]

Hello,

I am quite at a loss as to what type of money and how much I should take with me. I leave in 20 days and am going to order some Euro's from my bank to have on hand when I get there.

What, in your opinion, is the best way to go about it? I am paying for my procedure with Visa or Mastercard (along with Geya Tours reservations).

Is it okay to bring Travellers Cheque and exchange them at the currency office in the Tokuda Hospital?

Just hoping someone that has been there can give me some advice.

thanks!

-VM-
(canada)

[AnnaP]

Hi Villagemaid,

I'm from Montreal. I went to Bulgaria in June and paid everything in Lev(Bulgarian currency) which I got from the bank in the hospital(open only on weekdays.) I paid the procedure with my visa.

You'll be in excellent hands.
Good luck to you,
Anna

[Villagemaid]

Thanks Anna...I think I'll get American money on hand before I go.....maybe even a few Euro's because I have quite the layover at Heathrow Airport on the way there.....

[BalsaBoy]

The UK hasn't joined the Euro currency. It's still GB Pounds. They'll probably take Euros at Heathrow airport but the exchange rate might not be that great. Good luck in Bulgaria.

[Villagemaid]

Thanks!

I think I am going to go and get American Currency. Then I can change it to whatever I need, whenever I want. Dammit.....lol.....

[mudder]

i go on sept 26. procedure is slated for the 28th.

i plan to also use visa and cash. probably lev. dont forget to let visa know your plans so they dont refuse the charges.

all the best to you!

[Villagemaid]

Thanks!

Yes - I let the cc companies and my bank know of my travel dates......

Good luck to you too!!!