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Pakistan
Money
Money
Pakistan
Currency
Pakistan Rupee (PKR; symbol ₨). Notes are in denominations of ₨5,000, 1,000, 500, 100, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of ₨5, 2 and 1.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
American Express is the most widely accepted card. MasterCard and Visa are also good, but Diners Club and other cards have more limited use. There are ATMs in all major cities.
Traveller's Cheques
Generally accepted at most banks, 4- and 5-star hotels and major shops. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling, though traveller's cheques in Pakistan Rupees can be negotiated.
Currency Restrictions
Restrictions apply.
Banking Hours
Mon-Sat 0900-1330, Fri 0900-1230.
Exchange Rate Indicators
Date
Oct 08
£1.00=
₨137.03
$1.00=
₨78.61
€1.00=
₨106.73
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Currency
Pakistan Rupee (PKR; symbol ₨). Notes are in denominations of ₨5,000, 1,000, 500, 100, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of ₨5, 2 and 1.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
American Express is the most widely accepted card. MasterCard and Visa are also good, but Diners Club and other cards have more limited use. There are ATMs in all major cities.
Traveller's Cheques
Generally accepted at most banks, 4- and 5-star hotels and major shops. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling, though traveller's cheques in Pakistan Rupees can be negotiated.
Currency Restrictions
Restrictions apply.
Banking Hours
Mon-Sat 0900-1330, Fri 0900-1230.
Exchange Rate Indicators
| Date | Oct 08 |
| £1.00= | ₨137.03 |
| $1.00= | ₨78.61 |
| €1.00= | ₨106.73 |
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