Syrian Arab Republic Money

Currency

Syrian Pound (SYP; symbol S£) = 100 piastres. Notes are in denominations of S£1,000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1. Coins are in denominations of S£25, 10, 5, 2 and 1.

Currency Exchange

Syrian currency cannot generally be reconverted to hard currency. The country’s banking system is state-owned, and there is at least one branch of the Commercial Bank of Syria in every main town. Hard currency can be exchanged for local currency in these branches.

Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs

American Express and Diners Club are most readily accepted; some hotels will accept MasterCard. Tickets may be bought with credit cards.

Traveller's Cheques

Can be difficult to exchange and are not generally recommended.

Currency Restrictions

Restrictions apply.

Banking Hours

Normally Sat-Thurs 0800-1400 (banks tend to close early on Thursdays).

Exchange Rate Indicators

Date Apr 09
£1.00= S£68.68
$1.00= S£46.05
€1.00= S£61.18
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