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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Where to exchange euros in Chisinau: banks, rates, and how to avoid losing on the spread
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Where to exchange euros in Chisinau: banks, rates, and how to avoid losing on the spread

A practical guide to exchanging euros in Chisinau: how to compare EUR buy and sell rates, evaluate the spread, pick a bank on your route, and avoid overpaying because you were in a hurry.

Where to exchange a large amount in Moldova: negotiated rates and prep work
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Where to exchange a large amount in Moldova: negotiated rates and prep work

How to exchange a large amount in Moldova at a fair rate: negotiated rate, documents, advance request to the bank, and the algorithm for operations from €5,000 up.

Airport or city: where it's better to exchange currency in Moldova in 2026
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Airport or city: where it's better to exchange currency in Moldova in 2026

Where to exchange currency in Moldova: airport or city, how to calculate a starter amount and avoid losing on the airport rate.

Where to exchange dollars in Balti: USD/MDL rate and the quirks of the northern market
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Where to exchange dollars in Balti: USD/MDL rate and the quirks of the northern market

How to exchange dollars in Balti: which banks handle USD, banknote requirements, passport rules and a step-by-step plan for locals and visitors.

Where to exchange euros in Balti: banks, EUR/MDL rate and the logistics of a smaller city
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Where to exchange euros in Balti: banks, EUR/MDL rate and the logistics of a smaller city

How to exchange euros in Balti: which banks work with EUR, what to watch for at the counter, and why the rate isn't the only thing that matters in a smaller city.

Currency exchange at Chisinau airport: how much to change and whether to put it off
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Currency exchange at Chisinau airport: how much to change and whether to put it off

Should you exchange at Chisinau airport or wait until you reach the city: how to calculate your starter amount, what alternatives are cheaper, and how to handle the return exchange before you fly.