On January 1, 2005, the New Turkish Lira (Yeni Türk Lirası) replaced the old Turkish Lira. The approximate exchange rate is TRY 1 = 0.67 USD. Foreign currency can be exchanged at the airport or the front desk of your hotel. Local banks are open from 08.30 to 17.00 hours from Mondays to Fridays. There are also private foreign exchange offices throughout the city of Antalya that operate between 08.00 to 20.00 hours and ATMs are easily available. All major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard) are widely accepted in Turkey by restaurants, hotels, and shops.