Tourists are advised to go shopping only with national currency, the other won’t be accepted in shops and markets or would be changed at a very disadvantageous exchange rate. In the markets bargaining is assumed, but slowing down the price by a substantial amount is unlikely - the discount will be no more than 10%.
Banks and other government agencies are working on weekdays, from 8:00 - 8:30 am to 5:00 – 6:00 pm. During the day, small lunch break is possible. Some large banks can operate on Saturdays, but the time will be reduced significantly.
Almost all major shopping centers, restaurants and hotels accept service payment with credit cards. They deal with cards of international standard. Large amounts of cash are necessary to those only, who hope to make purchases in markets or in small retail pavilions.
You can exchange money not only in banks and private exchange offices, but also in the department of the General Post Office. It operates seven days a week and around the clock, but the exchange rate at the post office is not the most profitable.
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