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Money
Alam & Co Money Exchange (417 NLI Chowk; 9am-5pm Mon-Sat) Better cash rates than the banks. Accepts most major currencies.
Bank Alfalah (Heli Chowk) Has an ATM that accepts international Visa (only) cards (when it is working!).
National Bank (Khazana Rd; 9am-1.30pm Mon-Thu, 9am-12.30pm Fri & Sat) Efficient and friendly foreign exchange, accepting US and Canadian dollars, UK pounds, euros and travellers cheques. At the time of research finishing touches were being put on the new branch near NLI Chowk.
Soneri Bank (Saddar Bazaar; 9am-1.30pm & 3-5pm Mon-Thu, 9am-12.30pm Fri & Sat) Note extended afternoon hours for foreign exchange. Travellers cheques attract Rs 50 commission.
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