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Currency
Pula (BWP; symbol P) = 100 thebe. Notes are in denominations of P100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of P5, 2 and 1, and 50, 25, 10 and 5 thebe.
Currency Exchange
Money should be exchanged in banks at market rates. There are four main commercial banks in the country (Barclays Bank of Botswana, First National Bank, Stanbic Bank Botswana and Standard Chartered Bank) with branches in major towns and villages. Owing to limited facilities in small villages, it is advisable to change money at the airport or in major towns, where credit card cash advances may also be available. There are also exchange bureaux at major border posts.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted. ATMs are available in most larger cities and towns.
Traveller's Cheques
To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling. Traveller's cheques are accepted in large cities but with a high surcharge.
Currency Restrictions
Restrictions apply.
Banking Hours
Mon-Fri 0800-1700; Sat 0815-1045. Most banks work these core hours with occasional regional differences.
Exchange Rate Indicators
| Date | Jul 08 |
| £1.00= | P13.05 |
| $1.00= | P6.65 |
| €1.00= | P10.40 |
