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Uruguay Travel Guide - Money

 

 


Currency

Peso Uruguayo (UYU; symbol $U) = 100 centécimos. Notes are in the denominations of $U2,000, 1,000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of $U10, 5, 2 and 1 and 50 centécimos.

Currency Exchange

Visitors are advised to buy local currency at banks and exchange shops, as hotels tend to give unfavourable rates. Inflation in Uruguay, though less severe than in other Latin American countries, leads to frequent fluctuations in the exchange rate.

Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs

American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are the most commonly used credit cards. ATMs marked with the green Banred or blue Redbrou logo serve all major international banking networks, including Cirrus, Visa, MasterCard and Maestro.

Traveller's Cheques

Traveller's Cheques can still be cashed at some banks and exchange shops in major tourist hubs. US Dollar traveller's cheques are more widely accepted than those issued in Sterling.

Banking Hours

Mon-Fri 1300-1700.

Exchange Rate Indicators

DateJul 08
£1.00=$U38.47
$1.00=$U19.34
€1.00=$U30.62




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