Cape Verde Money

Currency

Cape Verde Escudo (CVE) = 100 centavos. Notes are in denominations of CVE5,000, 2,000, 1,000 and 500. Coins are in denominations of CVE200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1.

Currency Exchange

Available at the airport and in local banks. Currency cannot be reconverted, except in Portugal.

Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs

Credit cards are rarely used. A few major hotels accept Visa. Currency can be obtained in banks from credit cards but charges are very high. There are ATMs in Sal, Praia and Sâo Vincent.

Traveller's Cheques

Accepted in main towns and tourist areas. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in Pounds Sterling or US Dollars.

Currency Restrictions

Restrictions apply.

Banking Hours

Mon-Fri 0800-1400.

Exchange Rate Indicators

Date Apr 09
£1.00= CVE123.19
$1.00= CVE83.44
€1.00= CVE110.87
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