Exchanging money at the airport vs city currency exchange place.

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Lucas H.230 rep1
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Do the banks at Bandaranaike airport offer terrible rates compared to the city.

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Surprisingly, the currency exchange booths located directly inside the arrivals hall at Bandaranaike International Airport offer very competitive, government regulated rates that are almost identical to the city banks. It is highly convenient and completely safe to exchange your initial cash right there when you land.

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Sithara M.17960 rep1

However, if you want the absolute best possible deal, the private, authorized money changers located in Colombo Fort consistently offer rates slightly better than the airport booths, especially if you are exchanging large, crisp 100 USD or 50 Euro notes.

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