Reykjavík Travel Forum

Icelandic currency
Posted: Mon March 5, 2007 10:55 PM UTC

Hi
Can anyone please advise me if its better to get my Kroner in England or get it when i get to Reykjavík
Thanks
Colin

mozzer24

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RE: Icelandic currency
Posted: Tue March 6, 2007 12:50 AM UTC

Get it in Iceland with debit card thru ATM. Best way to do it.

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jonellis

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Posted: Tue March 6, 2007 02:03 AM UTC

Thanks

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mozzer24

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RE: Icelandic currency
Posted: Tue March 6, 2007 09:57 PM UTC

Not sure if your bank charges you and ATM fee but, if you want to avoid any possible such fees, there is a Landsbankinn branch right inside Keflavik International Airport. I've used it and, it's very convenient.

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willhaigh

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RE: Icelandic currency
Posted: Tue March 13, 2007 12:19 PM UTC

Don't see why pulling your money out of an ATM machine would be any better, your bank charges you atleast 1.5%-2.5% ontop of the ammount for making such withdrawls and their currency exchange rate might not be as "generous" as the Icelandic banks. I highly doubt you'll spend a penny more if you were to use the services of the Icelandic banks than if you were to make them atm withdrawls.

Best of luck either way

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TheIcelander

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RE: Icelandic currency
Posted: Tue March 13, 2007 09:48 PM UTC

I have to reiterate my comments - yes, I agree wholeheartedly with the last post. Skip the ATM and just use the Lansbankinn branch inside the airport. I waited in line for less than five minutes and the staff at the bank were very friendly, efficient, and helpful. And... no ATM fees!

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