TRY/ALL exchange rate
Updated every 15 minutes. The home page shows what each bank and exchange office is paying right now.
About the Turkish lira–lek rate
The Turkish lira (TRY) is relevant because Turkey is one of Albania’s important trade and investment partners, with a steady flow of visitors in both directions. The lira has lost much of its value in recent years, so the few places that trade it quote wide margins.
What moves the TRY/ALL rate
- Inflation in Turkey and the Turkish central bank’s policy
- Trade between the two countries
- Tourism in both directions
Where to change Turkish lira into lek
Banks
Safest for large amounts and they give you paperwork, but the margin is usually wider and opening hours shorter.
- BKT — Banka Kombëtare Tregtare
- Raiffeisen Bank
- Credins Bank
- OTP Bank
Exchange offices
Usually the best rates, no commission, and quick. Look for the sign “Këmbim Valutor”.
- Iliria98 — the largest network
- Offices around city centres and markets
- Tirana airport — convenient, weaker rates
- Coastal and tourist towns
Turkish Lira to Lek: common questions
How many lek is 1 Turkish lira today?
The rate moves through the day. The figures at the top of this page are the current average buy and sell rates across the sources we track, refreshed every 15 minutes; the home page shows what each bank and exchange office pays for lira right now.
Can I exchange Turkish lira in Albania?
In a few places — some exchange offices and BKT, a Turkish-owned bank, quote it. Because the currency is volatile the gap between buy and sell is wide; if you can, bring euros instead.