Government institutions usually work from 10:00 to 17:00. Friday is considered a long working day, so the majority of banks and post offices are open until 18:00.
Currency can be exchanged in banks or special exchange offices, which can be easily found in any district of the city. As a rule, exchange offices located in hotels and near the train station offer the most unfavorable exchange rate.
Many restaurants and shopping centers accept non-cash payments for goods and services. Such credit cards as American Express, Visa and MasterCard are accepted almost everywhere.
The most advantageous way to make phone calls to other cities and countries is to use special phone tubes that can be found close to all major shopping centers and public transport stops. These machines accept credit cards of international standard, special phone cards or coins as a payment method.
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