Kiribati Money

Currency

Australian Dollar (AUD; symbol A$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of A$100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of A$2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10 and 5 cents.

Currency Exchange

Currency may be exchanged at the Bank of Kiribati Ltd or local hotels.

Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs

MasterCard and Visa have very limited acceptance. There are ATMs at branches of the Bank of Kiribati/ANZ in Betio, Bairiki and Bikenibeu (all on Tarawa atoll).

Traveller's Cheques

Accepted in hotels, some shops and at the Bank of Kiribati Ltd. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take travellers cheques in Australian Dollars.

Banking Hours

Mon-Fri 0930-1500. The Bikenibeu branch is open 0900-1400.

Exchange Rate Indicators

1.00 GBP = 1.78 AUD
1.00 USD = 1.06 AUD
1.00 EUR = 1.6 AUD
Currency conversion rates as of17 November 2009
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