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707FAQ ID Nr.106-07-31Last UpdatedYes, always.20040Sort Nr.Will it be possible to exchange hard currency (US dollars, Euros, UK sterling etc) to local currency in my hotel?
432FAQ ID Nr.206-07-31Last UpdatedNo, it's an extremely inexpensive country in which to spend some time. The coastal zone is not truly representative of the nation as a whole since everything is geared towards tourism, and hence near-European prices are the norm. This notwithstanding, the hotels and restaurants in the region could never be considered as expensive. Once away from the coastal resorts however everything is considerably cheaper.22000Sort Nr.Is The Gambia an expensive country to visit?
112FAQ ID Nr.306-07-31Last UpdatedIt's very easy, and always possible at practically any time of day or night. When you have hard currency in cash it will never be a problem to get your hands on local currency. Kololi especially, given the large number of European tourists, has a number of exchange bureaus and banks. Many locals will also happily make the change for you - typically at better rates than the banks offer. Most hotels will also exchange major currencies.18720Sort Nr.How easy is it to exchange cash - either US dollars, Euros, or UK pounds sterling (or other hard currencies) - into local currency in The Gambia?
111FAQ ID Nr.406-07-31Last UpdatedIt's very easy, and always possible at practically any time of day or night. When you have hard currency in cash it will never be a problem to get your hands on local currency. Dakar has a number of centrally located exchange bureaus - in banks, private operations and money changers. Most hotels will also exchange major currencies.18700Sort Nr.How easy is it to exchange cash - either US dollars, Euros, or UK pounds sterling (or other hard currencies) - into local currency in Senegal?
500FAQ ID Nr.506-07-31Last UpdatedNo. There is not reason at all to consider doing this - money is easily exchanged after you arrive at your hotel - the meeting organizer will make sure that you will not need any local currency to get from the airport to the hotel.21560Sort Nr.Should I exchange some money for Senegalese currency before flying to Dakar?
418FAQ ID Nr.606-07-31Last UpdatedYes. It is possible to use certain bank and credit cards (including VISA) in Standard Chartered cash machines (ATMs) to withdraw local currency.21160Sort Nr.Is it possible to use my credit card to take money from a cash machine (ATM) in The Gambia?
708FAQ ID Nr.706-07-31Last UpdatedYes, always.20060Sort Nr.Will it be possible to exchange hard currency (US dollars, Euros, UK sterling etc) to local currency in my hotel?
417FAQ ID Nr.806-07-31Last UpdatedYes.21140Sort Nr.Is it possible to use my bank card or credit card to withdraw local currency from a cash machine (ATM) in Senegal?
499FAQ ID Nr.906-07-31Last UpdatedNo. There is not reason at all to consider doing this - money is easily exchanged at the airport or after you arrive at your hotel - the meeting organizer will make sure that you will not need any local currency to get from the airport to the hotel.21580Sort Nr.Should I exchange some money for Gambian currency before flying to Banjul?
238FAQ ID Nr.1006-07-31Last UpdatedYes, it is possible to pay by credit card. However, Mangosteen does not yet have a secure website with which meeting participants can make a direct credit card payment to us. Instead, we ask that you use the PayPal service at www.paypal.com to facilitate credit card payments. Details of how to pay us by PayPal are on the following page - http://mangosee.com/mangosteen/two/html/paymentmethods.htm15900Sort Nr.I would like to pay the meeting fee by credit card - is this possible?
409FAQ ID Nr.1106-07-31Last UpdatedNo. As of May 2006 it was not possible. However, it is possible to use certain bank and credit cards (including VISA) in Standard Chartered cash machines (ATMs) to withdraw local currency.16400Sort Nr.Is it possible to get a cash advance on a credit card from a bank in The Gambia?
406FAQ ID Nr.1206-07-31Last UpdatedYes. The reception at Tendaba Camp will happily make the exchange for you. The only down side is that their unofficial exchange rates are not as generous as those available from banks, bureaus and freelance money changers on the coast.16360Sort Nr.Is it possible to exchange cash hard currency (US dollar, Euros, UK sterling etc) into Gambian currency in Tendaba?
237FAQ ID Nr.1306-07-31Last UpdatedMangosteen's bank account details are listed on the following page: http://mangosee.com/mangosteen/two/html/paymentmethods.htm15880Sort Nr.I would like to pay my meeting fee using a direct bank transfer - where (on the website) can I find Mangosteen's bank details to transfer to?
236FAQ ID Nr.1406-07-31Last UpdatedYes, certainly - this is our preferred method of receiving payment, thanks for keeping it simple. Mangosteen's bank account details are all available on the meeting home page. Please do remember to tick the box stating that you, the sender, pays all bank charges, and do let us know if you have any problems making the transaction.15860Sort Nr.I would like to pay my meeting fee using a bank transfer - is this possible?
395FAQ ID Nr.1506-07-31Last UpdatedYes, absolutely. Please make sure the cheque is drawn in euros. and add 10 euros to the total to account for the charges that cashing the cheque will incur. For the standard meeting please therefore make the cheque out to the value of 310 euros.16220Sort Nr.Is it OK if I submit my meeting fee payment as an international bank cheque (banker's draft)?
397FAQ ID Nr.1606-07-31Last UpdatedYes, on both counts. There are a number of cash machines (ATMs) at the banks in the centre of Dakar. And safety is simply not a concern - each bank has one or more security guards positioned close each cash machine day and night. In our experience these machines are not only safe to use but are also an invaluable resource when visiting Dakar.16260Sort Nr.Is it possible, and safe, to get local currency from a cash machine in the centre of Dakar?
408FAQ ID Nr.1706-07-31Last UpdatedWe've not attempted a cash advance in a while and so have no up to date information - but in 2003 it was certainly possible, even away from Dakar. It is also possible to use certain credit cards in cash machines (ATMs) to withdraw local currency.21920Sort Nr.Is it possible to get a cash advance on a credit card from a bank in Senegal?
239FAQ ID Nr.1806-07-31Last UpdatedPlease make the cheque out in euros. Please also include ten euros in addition to the meeting fee to cover the bank charges that depositing a bank cheque will incur. If you would like to use a currency other than euros (such as US dollars or UK pounds sterling) please contact us first - additional charges will apply since our bank will make a currency conversion.15920Sort Nr.I would like to pay the meeting fee with an international bank draft (banker's cheque) - what currency should I make the cheque payable in?
427FAQ ID Nr.1906-07-31Last UpdatedYes, we believe that PayPal is perfectly safe to use. Thousands or perhaps even millions of people use the service daily to pay for items purchased on eBay - they simply wouldn't use it if it wasn't an extremely trustworthy service.21960Sort Nr.Is PayPal safe and secure?
457FAQ ID Nr.2006-07-31Last UpdatedYes, there is a machine situated at the bank in arrivals lounge.21440Sort Nr.Is there a cash machine (ATM) in Dakar airport?
149FAQ ID Nr.2106-07-31Last UpdatedThe standard meeting fee is 300 euros (not including charges for banks transfers, cheque or credit card payments etc.). The fee is however considered to be somewhat negotiable.17920Sort Nr.How much is the meeting fee?
674FAQ ID Nr.2206-07-31Last UpdatedWithout a doubt the most widely accepted credit card in Senegal (and West Africa in general, and perhaps the developing world in general) is VISA. MasterCard is certainly not accepted everywhere, and American Express cards are rarely accepted.19820Sort Nr.Which credit card is most useful in Senegal?
675FAQ ID Nr.2306-07-31Last UpdatedWithout a doubt the most widely accepted credit card in The Gambia (and West Africa in general, and perhaps the developing world in general) is VISA. MasterCard is certainly not accepted everywhere, and American Express cards are rarely accepted.19840Sort Nr.Which credit card is most useful in The Gambia?
407FAQ ID Nr.2406-07-31Last UpdatedNo. The reception at Tendaba Camp will only exchange cash.16380Sort Nr.Is it possible to exchange hard currency (US dollar, Euros, UK sterling etc) in the form of traveller's cheques into Gambian currency in Tendaba?
55FAQ ID Nr.2506-07-31Last UpdatedThe hotels on The Gambia's coast vary greatly when it comes to credit cards. The most expensive hotels will surely accept all major credit cards. Whereas the cheapest hotels will certainly not accept any credit cards. Mid-range hotels will often take some but perhaps not all major credit cards - Hotel Paradise Suites does not accept credit cards. The most readily accepted credit card in West Africa is always VISA (specifically VISA, not MasterCard), while very few places in the region accept cards such as American Express.17100Sort Nr.Do hotels in Kololi take credit cards?
24FAQ ID Nr.2606-07-31Last UpdatedYes. If at all possible please do not choose this method of payment - the meeting organizer would prefer to accept payment in cash on site as a last resort only. The reason for this is simple - we do not want to have too much cash on our hands while in West Africa - cash is too easily lost, or conceivably stolen. If you are intending to pay the meeting fee in cash on site please kindly let us know beforehand.17720Sort Nr.Are there any reasons that I shouldn't elect to pay the meeting fee directly to the organizer 'on site' in cash during the meeting?
50FAQ ID Nr.2706-07-31Last UpdatedNo, we're sorry to say that this isn't possible. We are able to provide you with an invoice for the meeting fee, but how much you spend on accommodation, food, local transportation and other sundries is entirely down to you and hence rather out of the control of the meeting organizer. If necessary we can prepay your accommodation for you, and so will provide an invoice for your hotel room. We can also point you in the direction of the budget forecast for the meeting which is available on the respective meeting web pages. Budget Forecasts for upcoming meetings can be found at the following addresses: Meetings in 2007: Malaria 2007 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/malaria2007/malaria2007budgetforecast.pdf Pathogenic Helminths 2007 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/helminths2007/helminths2007budgetforecast.pdf HIV/AIDS 2007 http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/hivaids2007/hivaids2007budgetforecast.pdf Pneumococci 2007 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/pneumococci2007/pneumococci2007budgetforecast.pdf Antibiotic Resistance 2007 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/antibiotics2007/antibiotics2007budgetforecast.pdf Medicinal Chemistry 2007 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/medchem2007/medchem2007budgetforecast.pdf Meetings in 2008: Hepatitis 2008 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/hepatitis2008/hepatitis2008budgetforecast.pdf Kinetoplastid Diseases 2008 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/kinetoplastids2008/kinetoplastids2008budgetforecast.pdf Tuberculosis 2008 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/tb2008/tb2008budgetforecast.pdf Enteric Pathogens 2008 – http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/enterics2008/enterics2008budgetforecast.pdf22280Sort Nr.Could you please send me an overall invoice to accurately reflect the total cost of participating in the meeting?
54FAQ ID Nr.2806-07-31Last UpdatedThe hotels in Dakar vary greatly when it comes to credit cards. The most expensive hotels in the city will surely accept all major credit cards. Whereas the cheapest hotels will certainly not accept credit cards. Mid-range hotels will often take some but perhaps not all major credit cards. The most readily accepted credit card in West Africa is always VISA (specifically VISA, not MasterCard), while very few places in the region accept cards such as American Express.17080Sort Nr.Do hotels in Dakar take credit cards?
394FAQ ID Nr.2906-07-31Last UpdatedWe would prefer that if at all possible you please don't send cheques (international bank cheques, banker's draft) in US dollars - such cheques create problems for us to cash, and as a result there will be additional charges to add to your basic meeting fee. If you have no other option but to pay with a US dollar or other non-euro cheque please do contact us ahead of time.15960Sort Nr.Is it OK if I send a cheque in US Dollars (or UK sterling, or other major currency rather than euros) to pay the meeting fee?
612FAQ ID Nr.3006-07-31Last UpdatedThe Senegalese currency is common to all former French West African colonies - it's the West African CFA franc, a.k.a Franc CFA or FCFA. The currency code is XOF.20580Sort Nr.What's the currency of Senegal?
613FAQ ID Nr.3106-07-31Last UpdatedThe Dalasi is the currency of the Gambia - the currency code is GMD.19500Sort Nr.What's the currency of The Gambia?
282FAQ ID Nr.3206-07-31Last UpdatedIf you intend to pay the meeting fee 'on site', please do let this be known to the meeting organizer well ahead of travelling to the meeting. We prefer to receive payment in either euros or in local currency. If absolutely necessary we will also accept US dollars and UK pounds sterling.15360Sort Nr.I would prefer to pay my meeting fee direct to the organizer 'on site' at the start of the meeting - which currencies are acceptable?
16FAQ ID Nr.3306-07-31Last UpdatedYes. For a cheque drawn in euros - please include an additional 10 euros (totalling 310 euros for the standard meeting fee) to cover the bank charges that will be incurred for depositing the cheque. If you are intending to pay with a cheque drawn in any other currency please contact the meeting organizer beforehand - non-euro cheques will incur additional bank charges.17620Sort Nr.Are there additional charges for paying by cheque?

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Yes, always.

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Will it be possible to exchange hard currency (US dollars, Euros, UK sterling etc) to local currency in my hotel?

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No, it's an extremely inexpensive country in which to spend some time.  The coastal zone is not truly representative of the nation as a whole since everything is geared towards tourism, and hence near-European prices are the norm.  This notwithstanding, the hotels and restaurants in the region could never be considered as expensive.  Once away from the coastal resorts however everything is considerably cheaper.

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Is The Gambia an expensive country to visit?

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It's very easy, and always possible at practically any time of day or night.  When you have hard currency in cash it will never be a problem to get your hands on local currency.  Kololi especially, given the large number of European tourists, has a number of exchange bureaus and banks.  Many locals will also happily make the change for you - typically at better rates than the banks offer.  Most hotels will also exchange major currencies.

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How easy is it to exchange cash - either US dollars, Euros, or UK pounds sterling (or other hard currencies) - into local currency in The Gambia?

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It's very easy, and always possible at practically any time of day or night.  When you have hard currency in cash it will never be a problem to get your hands on local currency.  Dakar has a number of centrally located exchange bureaus - in banks, private operations and money changers.  Most hotels will also exchange major currencies.

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How easy is it to exchange cash - either US dollars, Euros, or UK pounds sterling (or other hard currencies) - into local currency in Senegal?

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06-07-31

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No.  There is not reason at all to consider doing this - money is easily exchanged after you arrive at your hotel - the meeting organizer will make sure that you will not need any local currency to get from the airport to the hotel.

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Should I exchange some money for Senegalese currency before flying to Dakar?

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Yes.  It is possible to use certain bank and credit cards (including VISA) in Standard Chartered cash machines (ATMs) to withdraw local currency.

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Is it possible to use my credit card to take money from a cash machine (ATM) in The Gambia?

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Yes, always.

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Will it be possible to exchange hard currency (US dollars, Euros, UK sterling etc) to local currency in my hotel?

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Yes.

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Is it possible to use my bank card or credit card to withdraw local currency from a cash machine (ATM) in Senegal?

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No.  There is not reason at all to consider doing this - money is easily exchanged at the airport or after you arrive at your hotel - the meeting organizer will make sure that you will not need any local currency to get from the airport to the hotel.

21580

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Should I exchange some money for Gambian currency before flying to Banjul?

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06-07-31

Last Updated

Yes, it is possible to pay by credit card.  However, Mangosteen does not yet have a secure website with which meeting participants can make a direct credit card payment to us.  Instead, we ask that you use the PayPal service at www.paypal.com to facilitate credit card payments.  Details of how to pay us by PayPal are on the following page - http://mangosee.com/mangosteen/two/html/paymentmethods.htm

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I would like to pay the meeting fee by credit card - is this possible?

409

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11

06-07-31

Last Updated

No.  As of May 2006 it was not possible.  However, it is possible to use certain bank and credit cards (including VISA) in Standard Chartered cash machines (ATMs) to withdraw local currency.

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Is it possible to get a cash advance on a credit card from a bank in The Gambia?

406

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06-07-31

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Yes.  The reception at Tendaba Camp will happily make the exchange for you.  The only down side is that their unofficial exchange rates are not as generous as those available from banks, bureaus and freelance money changers on the coast.

16360

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Is it possible to exchange cash hard currency (US dollar, Euros, UK sterling etc) into Gambian currency in Tendaba?

237

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06-07-31

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Mangosteen's bank account details are listed on the following page:
http://mangosee.com/mangosteen/two/html/paymentmethods.htm

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I would like to pay my meeting fee using a direct bank transfer - where (on the website) can I find Mangosteen's bank details to transfer to?

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14

06-07-31

Last Updated

Yes, certainly - this is our preferred method of receiving payment, thanks for keeping it simple.  Mangosteen's bank account details are all available on the meeting home page.  Please do remember to tick the box stating that you, the sender, pays all bank charges, and do let us know if you have any problems making the transaction.

15860

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I would like to pay my meeting fee using a bank transfer - is this possible?

395

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15

06-07-31

Last Updated

Yes, absolutely.  Please make sure the cheque is drawn in euros. and add 10 euros to the total to account for the charges that cashing the cheque will incur.  For the standard meeting please therefore make the cheque out to the value of 310 euros.

16220

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Is it OK if I submit my meeting fee payment as an international bank cheque (banker's draft)?

397

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16

06-07-31

Last Updated

Yes, on both counts.  There are a number of cash machines (ATMs) at the banks in the centre of Dakar.  And safety is simply not a concern - each bank has one or more security guards positioned close each cash machine day and night.  In our experience these machines are not only safe to use but are also an invaluable resource when visiting Dakar.

16260

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Is it possible, and safe, to get local currency from a cash machine in the centre of Dakar?

408

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17

06-07-31

Last Updated

We've not attempted a cash advance in a while and so have no up to date information - but in 2003 it was certainly possible, even away from Dakar.  It is also possible to use certain credit cards in cash machines (ATMs) to withdraw local currency.

21920

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Is it possible to get a cash advance on a credit card from a bank in Senegal?

239

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06-07-31

Last Updated

Please make the cheque out in euros.  Please also include ten euros in addition to the meeting fee to cover the bank charges that depositing a bank cheque will incur.  If you would like to use a currency other than euros (such as US dollars or UK pounds sterling) please contact us first - additional charges will apply since our bank will make a currency conversion.

15920

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I would like to pay the meeting fee with an international bank draft (banker's cheque) - what currency should I make the cheque payable in?

427

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19

06-07-31

Last Updated

Yes, we believe that PayPal is perfectly safe to use.  Thousands or perhaps even millions of people use the service daily to pay for items purchased on eBay - they simply wouldn't use it if it wasn't an extremely trustworthy service.

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Is PayPal safe and secure?

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06-07-31

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Yes, there is a machine situated at the bank in arrivals lounge.

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Is there a cash machine (ATM) in Dakar airport?

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06-07-31

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The standard meeting fee is 300 euros (not including charges for banks transfers, cheque or credit card payments etc.).  The fee is however considered to be somewhat negotiable.

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How much is the meeting fee?

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06-07-31

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Without a doubt the most widely accepted credit card in Senegal (and West Africa in general, and perhaps the developing world in general) is VISA.  MasterCard is certainly not accepted everywhere, and American Express cards are rarely accepted.

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Which credit card is most useful in Senegal?

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06-07-31

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Without a doubt the most widely accepted credit card in The Gambia (and West Africa in general, and perhaps the developing world in general) is VISA.  MasterCard is certainly not accepted everywhere, and American Express cards are rarely accepted.

19840

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Which credit card is most useful in The Gambia?

407

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06-07-31

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No.  The reception at Tendaba Camp will only exchange cash.

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Is it possible to exchange hard currency (US dollar, Euros, UK sterling etc) in the form of traveller's cheques into Gambian currency in Tendaba?

55

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25

06-07-31

Last Updated

The hotels on The Gambia's coast vary greatly when it comes to credit cards.  The most expensive hotels will surely accept all major credit cards.  Whereas the cheapest hotels will certainly not accept any credit cards.  Mid-range hotels will often take some but perhaps not all major credit cards - Hotel Paradise Suites does not accept credit cards.  The most readily accepted credit card in West Africa is always VISA (specifically VISA, not MasterCard), while very few places in the region accept cards such as American Express.

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Do hotels in Kololi take credit cards?

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06-07-31

Last Updated

Yes.  If at all possible please do not choose this method of payment - the meeting organizer would prefer to accept payment in cash on site as a last resort only.  The reason for this is simple - we do not want to have too much cash on our hands while in West Africa - cash is too easily lost, or conceivably stolen.  If you are intending to pay the meeting fee in cash on site please kindly let us know beforehand.

17720

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Are there any reasons that I shouldn't elect to pay the meeting fee directly to the organizer 'on site' in cash during the meeting?

50

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27

06-07-31

Last Updated

No, we're sorry to say that this isn't possible.  We are able to provide you with an invoice for the meeting fee, but how much you spend on accommodation, food, local transportation and other sundries is entirely down to you and hence rather out of the control of the meeting organizer. If necessary we can prepay your accommodation for you, and so will provide an invoice for your hotel room.   We can also point you in the direction of the budget forecast for the meeting which is available on the respective meeting web pages.

Budget Forecasts for upcoming meetings can be found at the following addresses:

Meetings in 2007:

Malaria 2007 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/malaria2007/malaria2007budgetforecast.pdf

Pathogenic Helminths 2007 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/helminths2007/helminths2007budgetforecast.pdf

HIV/AIDS 2007
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/hivaids2007/hivaids2007budgetforecast.pdf

Pneumococci 2007 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/pneumococci2007/pneumococci2007budgetforecast.pdf

Antibiotic Resistance 2007 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/antibiotics2007/antibiotics2007budgetforecast.pdf

Medicinal Chemistry 2007 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2007/medchem2007/medchem2007budgetforecast.pdf


Meetings in 2008:

Hepatitis 2008 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/hepatitis2008/hepatitis2008budgetforecast.pdf

Kinetoplastid Diseases 2008 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/kinetoplastids2008/kinetoplastids2008budgetforecast.pdf

Tuberculosis 2008 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/tb2008/tb2008budgetforecast.pdf

Enteric Pathogens 2008 –
http://www.mangosee.com/mangosteen/2008/enterics2008/enterics2008budgetforecast.pdf

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Could you please send me an overall invoice to accurately reflect the total cost of participating in the meeting?

54

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28

06-07-31

Last Updated

The hotels in Dakar vary greatly when it comes to credit cards.  The most expensive hotels in the city will surely accept all major credit cards.  Whereas the cheapest hotels will certainly not accept credit cards.  Mid-range hotels will often take some but perhaps not all major credit cards.  The most readily accepted credit card in West Africa is always VISA (specifically VISA, not MasterCard), while very few places in the region accept cards such as American Express.

17080

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Do hotels in Dakar take credit cards?

394

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29

06-07-31

Last Updated

We would prefer that if at all possible you please don't send cheques (international bank cheques, banker's draft) in US dollars - such cheques create problems for us to cash, and as a result there will be additional charges to add to your basic meeting fee.  If you have no other option but to pay with a US dollar or other non-euro cheque please do contact us ahead of time.

15960

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Is it OK if I send a cheque in US Dollars (or UK sterling, or other major currency rather than euros) to pay the meeting fee?

612

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30

06-07-31

Last Updated

The Senegalese currency is common to all former French West African colonies - it's the West African CFA franc, a.k.a Franc CFA or FCFA.  The currency code is XOF.

20580

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What's the currency of Senegal?

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06-07-31

Last Updated

The Dalasi is the currency of the Gambia - the currency code is GMD.

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What's the currency of The Gambia?

282

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32

06-07-31

Last Updated

If you intend to pay the meeting fee 'on site', please do let this be known to the meeting organizer well ahead of travelling to the meeting.  We prefer to receive payment in either euros or in local currency.  If absolutely necessary we will also accept US dollars and UK pounds sterling.

15360

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I would prefer to pay my meeting fee direct to the organizer 'on site' at the start of the meeting - which currencies are acceptable?

16

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06-07-31

Last Updated

Yes.  For a cheque drawn in euros - please include an additional 10 euros (totalling 310 euros for the standard meeting fee) to cover the bank charges that will be incurred for depositing the cheque.  If you are intending to pay with a cheque drawn in any other currency please contact the meeting organizer beforehand - non-euro cheques will incur additional bank charges.

17620

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Are there additional charges for paying by cheque?