Comments on: Currency

By: Slovak-Republic.org

Slovak-Republic.org — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:34:21 +0000

It depends on the bank… but usually somewhere around 3 EUR.

By: Peter lepo

Peter lepo — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 21:19:22 +0000

How much does a Slovakian Bank charge to exchange u.s. Dollars to euros. How much of a percentage is it. THANK YOU

By: Slovak-Republic.org

Slovak-Republic.org — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:58:41 +0000

Frank, since 1st of July 2009, the Slovak Koruna coins are only exchangeable in the Slovak National Bank. But if you have Slovak Koruna banknotes, you can exchange them for Euro in any commercial bank till the end of this year – till 31.12.2009. After that you can only exchange Slovak Korunas in the Slovak National Bank.

By: Frank Virsik

Frank Virsik — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:53:54 +0000

I still have a few hundred Slovak koruny from my previous trip. Are they still exchangeable in Slovak banks for Euros?

Thank you for your reply

By: Slovak-Republic.org

Slovak-Republic.org — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:36:19 +0000

Hi Frank, well, it depends from bank to bank. But, I have heard that the Bank of America has usually the best rates for Euro in USA. Check out the exchange rate there and compare it with CSOB’s for example: http://www.csob.sk/kurzovy-listok.aspx

Also, I would suggest you to contact your bank and ask about the fees for using an ATM in Slovakia. Usually by using an ATM you get the best rates and smaller fees.

By: Frank Virsik

Frank Virsik — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:52:13 +0000

This is October 1, 2009/

Question:
Do I get better rates buying Euro in US before my trip or in Slovak bank in Bratislava?
I will be soon traveling to Slovakia and may need to buy >1000 Euro.

Thank you for your opinion

virsik@comcast.net