Irina Ceban
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Irina Ceban

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A financial author who follows Moldova's banking agenda and turns dry data into clear text. Writes for TheMoney about money, choices and practical value.

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Which Chisinau banks have the best dollar rate: where competition is sharper and how to win
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Which Chisinau banks have the best dollar rate: where competition is sharper and how to win

Which Chisinau banks have the best dollar rate: how to compare, what to factor in for a large amount, and how not to miss a good offer.

Which Chisinau banks have the best euro rate: how to read the ranking and not miss the details
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Which Chisinau banks have the best euro rate: how to read the ranking and not miss the details

Which Chisinau banks usually have the best euro rate: how to compare, what matters more than the numbers on the board, and how to pick a bank for your amount.

How to find the best currency exchange rate in Chisinau: a 10-minute algorithm
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How to find the best currency exchange rate in Chisinau: a 10-minute algorithm

A 10-minute method for finding the best currency exchange rate in Chisinau: direction, the widget, top-3 banks and the math on your amount.

The 0.1% fee on buying currency in Moldova: what it is, where it shows up and how to do the math
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The 0.1% fee on buying currency in Moldova: what it is, where it shows up and how to do the math

What the 0.1% fee on currency operations in Moldova is, why it's there and how to calculate the real cost of an exchange.

Official rate vs. bank rate in Moldova: the difference and how to read both numbers
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Official rate vs. bank rate in Moldova: the difference and how to read both numbers

How the National Bank of Moldova's official rate differs from a bank's exchange rate: where each one is used and how to read them.

Cash or card in Moldova: what works better in 2026 and how to dodge DCC
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Cash or card in Moldova: what works better in 2026 and how to dodge DCC

Cash or card in Moldova: the rate, the fees, DCC, ATMs and the right balance between cash and card payments for a tourist.

Euros or Romanian lei to Moldova: what to bring so you don't lose on a double conversion
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Euros or Romanian lei to Moldova: what to bring so you don't lose on a double conversion

Comparing euros and Romanian lei for a trip to Moldova: bank spreads, the route through Romania and the risk of a double conversion.

Which currency to bring to Moldova: a guide to EUR, USD, RON and other options
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Which currency to bring to Moldova: a guide to EUR, USD, RON and other options

Which currency to bring to Moldova: euros, dollars, Romanian lei or pay by card. Spread comparison, route logic and the real cost of the exchange.

Where to exchange currency in central Chisinau: neighbourhood routes and how to dodge the tourist rate
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Where to exchange currency in central Chisinau: neighbourhood routes and how to dodge the tourist rate

Where to exchange currency in central Chisinau: which banks are near Stefan cel Mare and how to tell a normal offer from a tourist trap.

24/7 currency exchange in Chisinau: what really works at night and how not to overpay
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24/7 currency exchange in Chisinau: what really works at night and how not to overpay

Where 24/7 currency exchange actually works in Chisinau: ATMs, late-night points, the airport. What risks come with night exchange and how much to change to get through till morning.

Where to exchange Romanian lei in Chisinau: RON/MDL rate and cross-border logic
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Where to exchange Romanian lei in Chisinau: RON/MDL rate and cross-border logic

A practical guide to exchanging Romanian lei in Chisinau: where to check the RON/MDL rate, which banks handle RON, and when it pays to convert on the other side of the border.

Where to exchange dollars in Chisinau: banks, USD/MDL rates and the quirks of older series
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Where to exchange dollars in Chisinau: banks, USD/MDL rates and the quirks of older series

A practical guide to exchanging dollars in Chisinau: USD buy and sell rates, the spread, checks on older series and banknote condition before you visit the bank.