Country Guides
Iran (Islamic Republic Of)
Money
Money
Iran (Islamic Republic Of)
Currency
Iranian Rial (IRR; symbol Rs) = 100 dinars. Notes are in denominations of Rs50,000, 20,000, 10,000, 5,000, 2,000, 1,000, 500, 200 and 100. Coins are in denominations of Rs500, 250, 100 and 50.
Currency Exchange
It is advisable to bring hard currency for exchange purposes.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
MasterCard is accepted in some places, but credit cards should not be relied on as the sole means of payment. Be aware that if the card was issued in the USA, it may not be usable due to the US trade embargo. There are no ATMs.
Traveller's Cheques
It is not possible to exchange traveller's cheques.
Currency Restrictions
Restrictions apply.
Banking Hours
Sat-Wed 0730-1330, Thurs 0730-1230.
Exchange Rate Indicators
Date
Apr 09
£1.00=
Rs14,841.90
$1.00=
Rs9,953.00
€1.00=
Rs13,219.88
Currency
Iranian Rial (IRR; symbol Rs) = 100 dinars. Notes are in denominations of Rs50,000, 20,000, 10,000, 5,000, 2,000, 1,000, 500, 200 and 100. Coins are in denominations of Rs500, 250, 100 and 50.
Currency Exchange
It is advisable to bring hard currency for exchange purposes.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
MasterCard is accepted in some places, but credit cards should not be relied on as the sole means of payment. Be aware that if the card was issued in the USA, it may not be usable due to the US trade embargo. There are no ATMs.
Traveller's Cheques
It is not possible to exchange traveller's cheques.
Currency Restrictions
Restrictions apply.
Banking Hours
Sat-Wed 0730-1330, Thurs 0730-1230.
Exchange Rate Indicators
| Date | Apr 09 |
| £1.00= | Rs14,841.90 |
| $1.00= | Rs9,953.00 |
| €1.00= | Rs13,219.88 |
Travel Partners
Travel Centre
©Copyright: Columbus Travel Media Ltd. All Rights Reserved 2009
Columbus Travel Media Ltd. Registered in England & Wales . Company no. 2970942 . Vat no. 853914212 . Regd Office: 17 Dunsfold Park, Stovolds Hill, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8TB
