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Maltese Pound (Lm) or Lira is divided into 100 cents. The Euro will
effectively replace the Lira and be the Maltese currency starting
January 2009.
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here for current exchange rates
Banks & Currency Exchange
Banks are normally open between 08.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. from Monday
to Friday, and up to 11.30 a.m. on Saturday. Some banks work longer
hours. Summer and winter opening hours may differ.
Exchange Bureaux at Malta International
Airport are open 24 hours a day. International bankcards are
accepted and foreign currency is easily exchanged. Banks, Automated
Teller Machines (ATMs) and exchange bureaux can be found all over
the Islands.
Many hotels
and larger shops and restaurants
can exchange currency. The exchange slip is required to change local
currency back to foreign denominations on departure. Exchange rates
offered by hotels, restaurants and shops are generally inferior
to those available at banks.
Credit Cards
Most hotels and restaurants, as well as many shops, accept Access,
American Express, Carte Blanche, Diners Club International, Mastercard
and Visa.
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