What is the currency in The Gambia and how can I pay?
The Gambia’s currency is the Dalasi, with £1 Sterling buying around 42 Dalasi in April 2010 in exchange bureaus, in hotels rates vary from 40 to 45 Dalasi. As with all currencies, the Dalasi rate to the Pound can fluctuate. Dalasi is available in the UK but you will get a better exchange rate in The Gambia. Currency can easily be obtained at most hotels, banks or bureaux de change and there are a few ATM’s where cash can be obtained from a VISA card. The largest note that is available is the 100D and the smallest is 5D – it is always worth trying to keep your smaller denominations as many stall traders will not have enough small notes for change if you pay with a larger note. Although some restaurants and hotels in The Gambia do accept credit cards, it is not wise to rely on them. Debit cards are still more restricted; Solo, Visa Electron and Switch cards are not accepted. You should always check that your card will be accepted and whether there is any surcharge. At some hotels your bi
