Bolivia Money
Currency
1 Boliviano (BOB; symbol Bs) = 100 centavos. Notes are in denominations of Bs200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of Bs5, 2 and 1, and 50, 20 and 10 centavos.
The Boliviano is tied to the US Dollar.
The Boliviano is tied to the US Dollar.
Currency Exchange
Money can be changed in hotels and casas de cambio. The Boliviano is the preferred currency with exchange against the Euro now preferred to the Dollar.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted in most mid- to top-range hotels and restaurants, but otherwise have limited acceptance. There are ATMs in most larger towns and cities.
Traveller's Cheques
US Dollar traveller's cheques remain popular but Euro cheques are increasingly favoured. Pound Sterling traveller's cheques are not widely accepted.
Banking Hours
Mon-Fri 0900-1800. Some banks open Sat 0900-1300.
Exchange Rate Indicators
| Date | Feb 10 |
| £1.00= | $b11.07 |
| $1.00= | $b7.02 |
| €1.00= | $b9.67 |
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