Personal credit cards are today’s way of travelling. When coming to Malta you can use your credit card/s to pay for your purchases. There are still some locations where you do not find credit card accepting machines. For example, open air markets, small village coffee shops.
With credit cards you can buy air tickets, cinema tickets, clothing, restaurants, car rental, hotels, some of the petrol stations do have the services adjacent to the petrol pumps, etc. Like everywhere else. Also in other currencies other than the Euro. There might be locations where they charge for exchange rates, ask before effecting payments.
If you are coming here for just a holiday there is no need to have any account with a local bank. Just your credit card/s. Banking in Malta has developed like any other European country.
American Express, Diner’s Club, Master Card and Visa are accepted credit cards.
Many ATM’s are available on our islands. Almost all villages and towns have this service available. In business areas, shopping malls, touristic areas, you will probably find an ATM or located close by. They are for HSBC Malta, BOV Malta, APS Bank and Lombard Bank Malta.
ATM’s are linked with Visa/Electron/Plus and Master Card/Cirrus/Solo/Maestro. When you see them on the ATM’s you can check on your credit card it you have the sign. If so the service is available.
There are some exchange bureaux around the island namely which accept different types of currencies and traveler's cheque. This includes also the banks.
Sliema
Address: Sliema Head Office, 144, Tower Road, Sliema SLM 1604
Telephone numbers: (+356) 2134 5412
(+356) 2134 2031
(+356) 2734 5412
Fax: (+356) 2134 4972
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 09:00 to 17:00
Satuday: 09:00 to 12:30
Valletta
Address: 58, Merchants Street, Valletta VLT 1173
Telephone numbers (Ground Floor, Financial Services) : (+356) 2124 4634
(+356) 2124 8280
Telephone numbers (1st Floor, Investment & Insurance Services): (+356) 2142 4634
(+356) 2124 8280
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 09:00 to 13:00
15:00 to 18:00
Saturday: 09:00 to 12:30
St. Julians
Address: 6 Ross Street, Paceville, St Julians STJ 3246
Telephone numbers: (+356) 2138 3902
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 09:00 to 17:30
Saturday: 09:00 to 12:30
Bugibba
Address: 53c, Islet Promenade, Bugibba, SPB 2503
Telephone numbers: (+356) 2157 9064
Fax: (+356) 2157 9064
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 10:00 to 12:30
13:00 to 17:00
Saturday: 10:00 to 14:00
If you need foreign currency either leaving or coming to Malta you can find the Eurochange shops at the following locations.
Address: 175, Rue D'Argens, Msida, MSD 1362
Telephone numbers: (+356) 2137 4804
St.Julian’s, Ball Street, Paceville
Sliema, High Street
Rabat, Take-Off Travel, St. Rita Street
Valletta, The Royal Opera House, Republic Street
Personal credit cards are your best solution to carry around. Rest your mind that you can use them at practically every location.
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