How to order Gambian Dalasi
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Order your Gambian Dalasis online via our click & collect currency service. Choose your collection date and pick up from your local M&S store's bureau de change.
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Buy Gambian Dalasis in person from a participating M&S store. With locations nationwide - many open seven days a week and late into the evening - you can buy your Travel Money at your convenience.
Why buy Gambian Dalasi from M&S Travel Money?
Known as "The Smiling Coast of Africa", The Gambia is a destination like no other. Get travel-ready with M&S Travel Money, where you can expect:
- Stores open 7 days a week.*
- A choice of collection and buying options.
- A buy back service for you to exchange leftover currency.
*Store opening hours vary.
What you need to know about the Gambian Dalasi currency
The Gambian Dalasi is the official currency and legal tender of The Gambia, having replaced the Gambian Pound. Its currency code is GMD and its symbol is D. Each Dalasi is made up of 100 Bututs.
GMD comes in both coins and banknotes.
Coins include:
1 Butut, 5 Bututs, 10 Bututs, 25 Bututs, 50 Bututs, D1 (Dalasi)
Banknotes include:
D5, D10, D20, D25, D50, D100, D200
You can buy Gambian Dalasis online using M&S Travel Money's click & collect service.
Please note not all denominations are available to exchange.
Guide to The Gambia
Small in size but overflowing with charm, The Gambia welcomes you with golden beaches, bustling markets, and the warmth of its friendly people.
Adventurous types can take a cruise along the Gambia River, where you can spot rare birds amid lush nature, while those in search of a city break can dive headfirst into the exciting streets of Banjul.
Gambia is where every moment becomes a memory.
You can check the latest GBP to GMD exchange rate using our currency converter.
Frequently asked questions
No, the Gambian Dalasi isn't a closed currency, and you can freely take GMD in and out of the country. However, anything over $10,000 USD must be declared.
You can use credit and debit cards in The Gambia, although businesses in remote areas are more likely to operate on a cash-only basis. Travelling with cash Travel Money also helps you avoid the fees, charges, and unfavourable exchange rates associated with overseas card payments.
The Gambia is considered a low-cost destination. Check out the current GBP to GMD exchange rate using our currency converter.
Only the Gambian Dalasi is accepted as legal tender in The Gambia. No other currency can be used for transactions within the country.
No visa is required for a trip to The Gambia. For further information, visit GOV.UK before your departure date.
Tipping is customary in The Gambia, with a tip of 10% being the standard.
English is the most widely spoken language in The Gambia.
The Gambia is generally considered a safe destination for travellers. However, as with all foreign travel, you should check GOV.UK for the latest travel guidance.
Between November and May is widely considered the best time to visit The Gambia. The weather is warm with a low chance of rain, and there are fewer crowds.
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