Cambodia Money

Cambodia: Money 
Khmer Currency,

Cambodian riel (R) is the official delicate in Cambodia however the US dollar is the true cash and the most helpful for the normal guest to Cambodia. Most inns and eateries, shops, taxis, transports and carriers set their costs in US dollars. Indeed, even the visa costs and takeoff expenses are set in US dollars. Little exchanges (not exactly a dollar) are typically done in Cambodian riel. Change of not exactly $1 is given in riel. Continuously convey some little riel for cruiser taxis (motodups), snacks and other little buys.

There is no coinage in Cambodia, just money notes. Cambodian riel notes come in 50, 100, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10,000, 50,000 and 100,000 groups, however the unmistakable red 500 riel note and the 1000 riel note are the most helpful and regular.

Banks There are banks in every common capital in the nation, including Phnom Penh, Siem Procure, Sihanoukville, Kampot and Battambang. Banks offer the standard keeping money administrations - loans on credits cards (most acknowledge Visa card,) worldwide coin trade, telegraphic exchanges, money voyagers checks. Most banks are open from 8:00 to 15:00 or 16:00PM, Monday through Friday. Some are open Saturday mornings until 11:30. ATMs are accessible 24 hours.

For bank postings and contact points of interest see the individual city postings:

Siem reap Banks

Phnom Penh Banks

Sihanoukville Banks

Cash Changers Cash changers offer a somewhat better rate that the banks. They are ample and tend to group around the conventional markets and there is normally an area inside of the business sector committed to moneychangers and gold dealers.

While tolerating US dollars in change, examine the bills precisely. Damaged riel is satisfactory delicate, yet the littlest tear in a vast US note, particularly a $20, $50 or $100 note, renders it everything except futile in Cambodia. Banks, moneychangers and different organizations won't acknowledge it.

Mastercards In the significant vacationer towns, charge cards are acknowledged at most upscale inns, shops and eateries, some mid-extent spot and a developing number of different organizations. Charge cards are general not acknowledged at any organizations outside of Phnom Penh, Siem Procure, Sihanoukville and the gambling clubs in Poipet. Visa, MasterCard (MC) and JCB cards are the most broadly acknowledged charge cards in Cambodia. AMEX is coming into more extensive use, and additionally the new ANZ Bluespot card. Burger joints Club (DC) is acknowledged at not very many spot. Most organizations charge a 2%-4% expense to acknowledge Visas.

ATMs There are presently ATMs with universal access crosswise over Cambodia. All ATMs acknowledge Visa and MasterCard. Numerous additionally acknowledge Cirrus, In addition to and Maestro. All ATMs apportions US dollars. For areas see the ATM symbol on the city maps.

Explorers Checks Voyagers checks are still acknowledged at a few banks and inns, however less places constantly.

Money Exchanges "Moment" money exchanges should be possible through MoneyGram or Western Union. Standard telegraphic exchanges are accessible at all significant banks.