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Currency
Kyrgyz Som (KGS; symbol лв) = 100 tyin. Notes are in denominations of лв1,000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1, and 50, 10 and 1 tyin.
Currency Exchange
Foreign currencies can be exchanged at commercial banks and at authorised bureaux de change. The US Dollar is the easiest currency to exchange.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
Credit cards are accepted in some of the larger hotels in Bishkek and can also be used at banks to withdraw cash from the counter.
Traveller's Cheques
There is limited acceptance of these, but some banks in Bishkek accept traveller's cheques, with US Dollars probably the best option; commission charges are high. Cash is recommended.
Banking Hours
Usually Mon-Fri 0930-1730.
Exchange Rate Indicators
| Date | Apr 08 |
| £1.00= | лв72.13 |
| $1.00= | лв36.38 |
| €1.00= | лв56.98 |
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