Nicaragua Money

Currency

Nicaraguan Gold Córdoba (NIO; symbol C$) = 100 centavos. Notes are in denominations of C$500, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of C$5 and 1, and 50, 25, 10 and 5 centavos.

Currency Exchange

Foreign currencies can be exchanged at the airport, at banks and at official bureaux de change in major cities. US Dollars are the most easily exchanged currency and are also accepted as payment throughout the country.

Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs

Major credit cards are widely accepted. There are ATMs in most tourist areas.

Traveller's Cheques

These can only be changed in some banks.

Banking Hours

Mon-Fri 0830-1630, Sat 0830-1230.

Exchange Rate Indicators

Date Apr 09
£1.00= C$29.95
$1.00= C$20.12
€1.00= C$26.70
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