Hong Kong Money
Currency
Hong Kong Dollar (HKD; symbol HK$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of HK$1,000, 500, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of HK$10, 5, 2 and 1, and 50, 20 and 10 cents.
Currency Exchange
Foreign currency can be changed in banks, hotels and bureaux de change. Banks usually offer the best rate of exchange.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted. There are also plenty of ATMs.
Traveller's Cheques
Accepted almost everywhere. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in Pounds Sterling, US Dollars or Euros.
Banking Hours
Mon-Fri 0900-1630, Sat 0900-1230. Some banks and branches are open slightly longer hours.
Exchange Rate Indicators
| 1.00 GBP = 12.19 HKD |
| 1.00 USD = 7.76 HKD |
| 1.00 EUR = 10.7 HKD |
| Currency conversion rates as of 10 February 2010 |
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