Money

Currency: Riel (KHR; symbol CR). Notes are in denominations of CR100,000, 50,000, 20,000, 10,000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 500, 200 and 100.

 

Currency Exchange: The US dollar is the most favored foreign currency and is widely accepted and exchanged as are Thai baht close to the Thai border. Other currencies are generally only recognized at banks. There is no need to change dollars into riels as they are accepted almost everywhere.

 

Credit / Debit Cards and ATMs: Credit cards are now more widely accepted in up-market hotels, shops and restaurants catering to visitors. There are ATMs in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville. It is always best to carry cash in small denominations.

 

Locate ATMs accepting VISA cards here. Locate ATMs accepting MasterCard here.

 

Traveler's Checks: Traveler’s checks in US Dollars can be changed at banks and some hotels, but can be difficult to change outside major cities.

 

Banking Hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1500. Some banks are open on Saturdays until 1200.

 

Exchange Rate Indicators (01/01/2007)
$1.00 = 4,130.10 Riel
€1.00 = 5,450 Riel
£1.00 = 8.110 Riel

 

For up-to-date exchange rates, please visit e.g. www.oanda.com