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# Money changing in Fiji Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea / Fiji
farflung 09:11 UTC 22 May 2014 | Do you get a better rate changing with a money changer in downtown Nadi than at the airport? Can you get as good a rate with £ sterling as with $. Can you change travellers' cheques in Fiji and if so will you get as good a rate as for cash? Thanks. |
watsoff 16:39 UTC 22 May 2014 | Yes, as I was told last year. The local money changers offer a better deal than the banks, so I presume it's the same for the airport. Don't know for sure, about the airport, though. I only took cash so I can't help with the difference between cash and TC rates. | 1
peter_n_margaret 15:43 UTC 23 May 2014 | I would take cash and shop around in town. Can't advise between US and Sterling. Rates can vary quite a bit. In Lautoka I could get better rates for larger amounts. Cheers, Peter | 2
farflung 02:28 UTC 24 May 2014 | So maybe I'll change a small amount at the airport and then change the bulk with a money changer downtown. Do resorts in remote areas typically charge a commission if you pay with Mastercard or Visa? | 3
watsoff 16:57 UTC 25 May 2014 | Some do, some don't. http://www.tripadvisor.ca/ShowTopic-g308257-i10203-k4377764-Mana_credit_card_fees-Mana_Island_Mamanuca_Islands.html | 4
farflung 18:23 UTC 25 May 2014 | It seems to be standard practise to charge 3% commission when using a credit card. | 5