Gambia Currency | Gambia Travel Money | Thomas Cook

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Your money is secured in a trust account
Unlike many other travel companies we operate on a trust account model. Once we’ve paid the airline for your flights, the rest of your money is held in a trust account. We do not have access to this directly and can only withdraw funds when you are back home from holiday
We're ATOL protected
All of our holidays that include flights are protected by the ATOL scheme from the moment you book. So if one of our suppliers fails, you’ll get your money back. If you’re left stranded abroad, a flight home will be arranged at no extra cost. Our ATOL number is 11806
We're ABTA registered
As proud ABTA members we deliver the highest standards when it comes to our holidays. So if you book with us you’re guaranteed the best service. Our ABTA number is P8283, Y6720.

Gambia holidays

The currency in Gambia is the Gambian Dalasi (GMD), which is subdivided into 100 bututs.

Gambia remains a primarily cash-based economy, so it’s worth bearing that in mind before you jet off. We advise changing your pounds for Dalasi before you leave to make sure you’re getting a good rate. If you run out of time most hotels and local banks will be able to exchange your sterling.

You’ll find a number of hotels and restaurants that accept visa debit cards, while few will take credit card payments. You’ll also see ATM machines in the tourist area of Senegambia and a few other popular resorts, but they can be unreliable. Plus, you may have to pay a surcharge for using them.

Pick your cash up from your local branch or get home delivery