Cash is King!
Where Can Collect Your Cash in Janjanbureh?
Cash Collection on McCarthy Island
It is advisable to set up a money transfer app before travelling as it will not be easy to withdraw money on the island otherwise.
As it is in Autumn 2024, nowhere can accept a debit or credit card.
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There are many Money Transfer apps services available as listed on 'What to do if you run out of cash on holiday' article from the online My Gambia magazine but several of those mentioned only have collection points in the coastal area and not on the island.
Most of them have a mobile App but require registration via a laptop/PC.
Some also offer other services like phone credit, cash power etc. Please explore the apps from your country of origin.
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So far these are the services currently accessible in Janjanbureh :-
Please note: Comparisons are merely an indication, all taken on the same day in November 2024 for UK and may not reflect the ever changing rate
Clicking on the links below will provide the current rates,
scrolling to select your country of origin.
Comparison:
Exchange Rate: 1 GBP = 82.89 GMD:
Transfer fees: 0.00 GBP
Currently the most readily available.
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Comparison:
Exchange Rate: 1 GBP = 85 GMD:
Transfer fees: 0.99 GBP
Not always available.
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Comparison:
Exchange Rate: 1 GBP = 85 GMD:
Transfer fees 1.00 GBP
A new service to the area and collected at Easy Finance services near the market.
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Comparison:
Exchange Rate: 83.4 GM:
Transfer Fee 0.99 GP​
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