The official currency in Albanie is the Lek (ALL).

During your trip to Albanie, you'll encounter coins ranging from 5 to 100 leke, as well as banknotes from 100 to 10,000 leke.

Exchange Rate

As of May 2020, the rate stands at approximately 1 euro for 123 leke.

Euros and dollars are easily exchangeable, though banknotes must be in pristine or near-pristine condition. Exchange scams are uncommon, but it's wise to favor official exchange bureaus and banks.

Payment in Albanie

You'll find ATMs readily available in cities throughout the country. Most accept Visa and Mastercard. Credit cards, however, are not widely used as a payment method, so it's advisable to withdraw cash in advance or exchange your euros beforehand.