: ATMs are plentiful in cities but often charge high transaction fees (roughly 700 Lek per withdrawal). It is usually more cost-effective to withdraw larger amounts at once. Where to Exchange Money
You will encounter both coins and banknotes for daily transactions: Common Denominations 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 lekë Banknotes 200, 500, 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, and 10,000 lekë Practical Spending Guide albanian monetary unit
: Technically divided into 100 qindarka , though these are no longer in use due to inflation. Issuing Authority : Managed by the Bank of Albania. : ATMs are plentiful in cities but often