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Moldova
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Money
Moldova
Currency
Leu (MDL; symbol (plural) Lei) = 100 bani. Notes are in denominations of Lei500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and Leu1. Coins are in denominations of 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 bani.
Currency Exchange
Foreign currencies can be exchanged in hotels or bureaux de change.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
Credit cards are only accepted by a few banks. Moldova is essentially a cash-only economy. There are ATMs in Chisinau and other main towns.
Traveller's Cheques
Traveller's cheques are not generally accepted, though a few banks may exchange them.
Currency Restrictions
Restrictions apply.
Banking Hours
Mon-Fri 0900-1800. Some banks and bureaux de change are open Saturdays and Sundays also.
Exchange Rate Indicators
Date
Apr 09
£1.00=
Lei16.66
$1.00=
Lei11.20
€1.00=
Lei14.84
Currency
Leu (MDL; symbol (plural) Lei) = 100 bani. Notes are in denominations of Lei500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and Leu1. Coins are in denominations of 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 bani.
Currency Exchange
Foreign currencies can be exchanged in hotels or bureaux de change.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
Credit cards are only accepted by a few banks. Moldova is essentially a cash-only economy. There are ATMs in Chisinau and other main towns.
Traveller's Cheques
Traveller's cheques are not generally accepted, though a few banks may exchange them.
Currency Restrictions
Restrictions apply.
Banking Hours
Mon-Fri 0900-1800. Some banks and bureaux de change are open Saturdays and Sundays also.
Exchange Rate Indicators
| Date | Apr 09 |
| £1.00= | Lei16.66 |
| $1.00= | Lei11.20 |
| €1.00= | Lei14.84 |
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