Bolivia Travel Guide - Money

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Currency

Boliviano (BOB; symbol $b) = 100 centavos. Notes are in denominations of $b200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of $b5, 2 and 1, and 50, 20 and 10 centavos.

The Boliviano is tied to the US Dollar.

Currency Exchange

Money can be changed in hotels and casas de cambio.

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. ATMs are available in most larger towns and cities.

Traveller's Cheques

US Dollar traveller's cheques are probably the best form of currency to take to Bolivia at present. Pounds Sterling cheques can sometimes be exchanged, but only with difficulty.

Banking Hours

Mon-Fri 0800-1200 and 1430-1800. Some banks open Sat 0900-1300.

Exchange Rate Indicators

DateJul 08
£1.00=$b14.35
$1.00=$b7.20
€1.00=$b11.42




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