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Money & duty free for Cambodia

Currency information: 

Riel (KHR; symbol CR). Notes are in denominations of CR100,000, 50,000, 20,000, 10,000, 5,000, 2,000, 1,000, 500, 200 and 100.

Credit cards: 

Credit cards are now more widely accepted in upmarket hotels, shops and restaurants catering to visitors. There are ATMs in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville. It is always best to carry cash (US Dollars if necessary) in small denominations.

ATM: 

There are ATMs in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville.

Travellers cheques: 

Limited acceptance. Traveller's cheques are generally not recommended. Traveller's cheques 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 0800-1130.

Currency restriction: 

The import and export of local currency is prohibited. Foreign currency may be exported up to the limit declared at customs on arrival.

Currency exchange: 

US Dollars are widely exchangeable and can often be used as payment in their own right. Thai Baht can be easily exchanged close to the Thai border, but other currencies are generally only recognised at banks.

Cambodia duty free

The following goods may be imported into Cambodia without incurring customs duty:

• 200 cigarettes or equivalent in tobacco.
• Reasonable amount of perfume for personal use.
• One opened bottle of liquor.

Note: Currency must be declared.

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