Practical travel information on Money and costs in Almaty

Money & costs

Money

There are exchange kiosks on all main streets. Avoid kiosks in other very public places, such as the Zelyony Bazar (Green Market), to minimise the risk of theft.

An ATM is never too far away: look for ‘Bankomat’ signs. All shopping malls, the TsUM department store, most banks and some supermarkets and smaller shops have them. To change travellers cheques look for branches of Kazkommertsbank or Halyk Bank (there are many all over the city).

Global Air (258 50 59; www.globalair-kz.com; Qonaev 85) The Amex agent.

Kazkommertzbank (258 51 23; Bayseyitova 49; www.kkb.kz; 9am-12.30pm & 1.30-7pm Mon-Fri, 9am-3.30pm Sat) This bank’s main branch.