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There are exchange desks all over Bishkek, including most hotels.

Demir Kyrgyz Bank (61 06 10; Chuy 245; 9am-noon & 1-4pm Mon-Thu, til 2.30pm Fri) Changes Amex travellers cheques for 3% and gives Visa and Maestro credit card advances for 2.5%.

Kazkommertsbank (Soviet 136; 9am-1pm, 2-6pm Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm Sat) Has two ATMs outside and another by the left (west) exit of TsUM department store and outside Central Asian Travel. All accept foreign cards with a 2% commission. This bank handles the payments for the Kazakh visa in US dollars.

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