Iceland Travel Guide - Money

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Currency

Icelandic krona (ISK; symbol kr) = 100 aurar. Notes are in denominations of kr5,000, 2,000, 1,000, 500, 100, 50 and 10. Coins are in denominations of kr100, 50, 10, 5 and 1.

Currency Exchange

Foreign currencies can be exchanged in all major banks, some of which (such as the Landesbankí at Reykjavík airport) are open 24 hours. Most hotels also provide their guests with exchange services. Exchange services are also available from The Change Group, which has offices at Reykjavík airport, the tourist information centre and in central Reykjavík.

Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs

American Express, Diners Club, Europay, MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted. ATMs are available throughout the country.

Traveller's Cheques

Widely used. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars.

Currency Restrictions

Restrictions apply.

Banking Hours

Mon-Fri 0915-1600.

Exchange Rate Indicators

DateJul 08
£1.00=kr156.35
$1.00=kr78.79
€1.00=kr125.03




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