Money in Albania
Albania uses the Albanian lek, currency code ALL. Paying in the local currency usually gets you a better rate than pounds – if a card machine offers to charge you in GBP, choose ALL instead.
Tipping
5–10% in restaurants is appreciated.
Plan your spending
Related questions
Common questions
What currency does Albania use?
The Albanian lek (ALL).
Should I pay in pounds or ALL in Albania?
Choose ALL. When a card machine or cash machine offers to convert to pounds, its exchange rate is usually worse than your card's.
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