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South Africa
Money
Money
South Africa
Currency
Rand (ZAR; symbol R) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of R200, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of R5, 2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10 and 5 cents.
Currency Exchange
Money can be changed at banks, bureaux de change and some hotels. Proof of identity may be requested; therefore, it is advisable to carry a passport. Visitors are restricted to bringing in and taking out a maximum of R5,000 in cash.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
MasterCard and Visa are preferred. American Express and Diners Club are also widely accepted. ATMs are available all over the towns and cities including shopping malls and petrol stations, and accept all international debit and credit cards. Almost all hotels, shops and restaurants, and even national parks and game reserves, accept credit cards. They are not accepted at petrol stations, however. Petrol must always be paid for with cash.
Traveller's Cheques
Valid at banks, hotels, restaurants and some tourist-orientated shops. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in Pounds Sterling or US Dollars.
Currency Restrictions
Restrictions apply.
Banking Hours
Mon-Fri 0900-1530, Sat 0830-1100.
Exchange Rate Indicators
Date
Apr 09
£1.00=
R13.51
$1.00=
R9.08
€1.00=
R12.04
Currency
Rand (ZAR; symbol R) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of R200, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of R5, 2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10 and 5 cents.
Currency Exchange
Money can be changed at banks, bureaux de change and some hotels. Proof of identity may be requested; therefore, it is advisable to carry a passport. Visitors are restricted to bringing in and taking out a maximum of R5,000 in cash.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
MasterCard and Visa are preferred. American Express and Diners Club are also widely accepted. ATMs are available all over the towns and cities including shopping malls and petrol stations, and accept all international debit and credit cards. Almost all hotels, shops and restaurants, and even national parks and game reserves, accept credit cards. They are not accepted at petrol stations, however. Petrol must always be paid for with cash.
Traveller's Cheques
Valid at banks, hotels, restaurants and some tourist-orientated shops. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in Pounds Sterling or US Dollars.
Currency Restrictions
Restrictions apply.
Banking Hours
Mon-Fri 0900-1530, Sat 0830-1100.
Exchange Rate Indicators
| Date | Apr 09 |
| £1.00= | R13.51 |
| $1.00= | R9.08 |
| €1.00= | R12.04 |
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