Which currency typically has the smallest spread (buy vs sell) in exchange offices in Serbia?
I am choosing the best way to exchange money for my travel to Serbia (Kopaonik region, going for skiing). As long as bank cards are not widely accepted there, and my bank charges 1% for withdrawal in ATMs of other banks, I'm going to bring most money in cash, and exchange locally to dinars.
Which of the currencies (USD, EUR, Russian roubles) have the smallest spread (buy vs sell ratio) in the exchange offices available in rural areas like Kopaonik? In Belgrade airport?
(we'll be transferring from the airport directly to Kopaonik, so no major cities to consider for our trip)
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For the reference, our own experience is also in favour of EUR, see details in my answer to another question. However I decided to bring most money on a debit card, from bank which doesn't charge a commission for cash withdrawals at ATMs of other banks. However, as money on the card were in USD, Visa charged a commission of 0.5% for conversion into RSD (which is still a great conversion rate, given Visa minimal spread on conversion which no bank or exchange office can compete with).
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What is the best currency to take to Serbia?
The official currency of Serbia is the Dinar. Credit cards are accepted in most hotels and shops, and nearly all ATMs accept international bank cards. Currency exchange in Belgrade (including at Belgrade Airport) accept Sterling, US Dollars and Euros. British banks don't generally exchange Dinars.Which money use in Serbia?
The best place to exchange your money for dinars in Belgrade is on Knez Mihajlova street (pedestrian zone around Republic Square). It is easy to find Official Exchange Offices (Menjacnica in Serbian - look for the sign on the left).Belgrade, Serbia Airport to City Center, Immigration, Sim Card, Currency Exchange (URDU VLOG)
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