Money Exchange in Lahore Pakistan

[Prince_Ali]

Re: Money Exchange in Lahore Pakistan

Wa’alaikum Salam.

@desiintheusa

we do not have any bank account there so i cannot send money beforehand.

You do not have to have a bank account to send money. Use western union’s cash send option.

@desiintheusa

what is my best option to get paki rupees?

If travelling via Dubai, I would recommend exchanging them at Dubai airport, they offer the best rates and it’s safe.

@desiintheusa

has anyone used the money exchange or atm at the lahore airport? how do their rates compare to those i will get inside the city (like mall road)?

Used multiple times, I have noticed Standard Chartered ATMs offering the best rates. Naqi Center (Mall road) offer the worst rates because their targets are people with no bank accounts, hence the higher rates.

@desiintheusa

trying to figure out if i shud get all the money i need for the trip at the airport or somewhere else?

At any ATM in Lahore, ATM’s are safe to use. :k:

@desiintheusa

how much do the atms in pak typically charge if you are using a foreign atm card?

Their rates are pretty good (no extra charges) but there is certain amount of limit on money that you withdraw. I was able to draw Rs60,000 per day.

@desiintheusa

please let me know which ones accept foreign debit cards.

Standard Chartered meets all your requirements, their air-conditioned ATM’s are 24/7 available and are looked after by an armed guard.

@desiintheusa

has anyone used western union in lahore for either money exchange?

Yes, their rates are same as those on Mall road. Surprisingly almost all the money exchangers in Lahore offer similar rates.

Remember not to enter invalid/wrong pin at the ATM’s, ATM eats up your card and banks in Pakistan will never ever return your card.