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Currency
US$1.00 =
~4100 Riel
Cambodian riel (R) is the official tender in
Cambodia but the US dollar is the de facto currency.
Most hotels and many restaurants and shops set their
prices in US dollars. Small transactions (less than
a dollar) are usually done in riel. Always carry
some small riel for motorcycle taxis, snacks,
beggars and other small purchases.
Riel notes come in 50, 100, 500, 1000, 5000, 10,000,
50,000 and 100,000 denominations, but the
distinctive red 500 riel note and the 1000 riel note
are the most commonly used.
Credit
cards and travelers checks are accepted at most
upscale hotels, shops and restaurants, some
mid-range place and a growing number of other
businesses. Credit cards are general not accepted at
any businesses outside of Phnom Penh, Siem Reap,
Sihanoukville and the casinos in Poipet. The most
commonly accepted credit card is Visa Card.
MasterCard and JCB are growing in popularity. A few
places accept AMEX. Most businesses charge a 2%-4%
fee to accept credit cards.
AMEX in US
dollars are the most widely accepted travelers
checks. ‘Instant’ cash transfers can be done through
MoneyGram or Western Union.
There are
banks in all of the larger provincial capitals,
including Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Sihanoukville,
Kampot and Battambang. Banks offer cash advances on
credits cards (most accept Visa card), change money,
telegraphic transfers, cash travelers checks and ANZ
Royal Banks offer ATMs with international access.
ANZ Royal
Bank ATMs with international access are available at
several locations in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and
Sihanoukville. Accepting Maestro, Cirrus, Visa Plus,
Visa and MasterCard. Dispenses US dollars.
Money changers offer a slightly better rate that the
banks. They tend to cluster around the traditional
markets. There is usually a section of a traditional
market dedicated to moneychangers and gold sellers.
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50,000 |
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50,000 |
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20,000 |
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10,000 |
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10,000 |
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5,000 |
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5,000 |
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2,000 |
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1,000 |
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1,000 |
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1,000 Riels |
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500 Riels |
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500 |
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200 |
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100 |
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100 |
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