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US Dollars or Ringgit?

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Im goin to malaysia on 22nd march, travelling in kuala lumpur, taman negra, penang (georgetown) cameron highlands and langkawi. My question is whether we should change our money (£GBP) into dollars or ringgits? any help is very welcome!! Dee
16 years ago, March 13th 2008 No: 1 Msg: #29810  
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Im goin to malaysia on 22nd march, travelling in kuala lumpur, taman negra, penang (georgetown) cameron highlands and langkawi.

My question is whether we should change our money (£GBP) into dollars or ringgits? any help is very welcome!!

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16 years ago, March 14th 2008 No: 2 Msg: #29894  
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Hi Dee

You can change your money (GBP) here in Malaysia.
At the airport you will find several banks and the rate of exchange is much better than England.
Sometime money changer is better ROE than banks.

Hope this helps you.
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16 years ago, March 18th 2008 No: 3 Msg: #30234  
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Hi Dee;

We never had any trouble changing currencies in Malaysia. You can buy Ringitts at the airport, at the hotel, you can withdraw ringitts from the ATM using your VISA or Mastercard. Reply to this

16 years ago, March 22nd 2008 No: 4 Msg: #30494  
Hi,

Most efficient way, is an ATM card...cheaper than a lot of money changer...and as a rule all over Asia...if you pay in local currency...you've got a better deal...and you respect the local contry. Small advise, VISA card for withdrawing...is expensive, get yourself a debit card that work internationally.

Have fun, Malaysia is great...will be in Langkawi in a month time! Reply to this

16 years ago, March 24th 2008 No: 5 Msg: #30642  
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hi,
i think it's better for you to bring USD anywhere you go 😊
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