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Currency
Chilean Peso (CLP; symbol CH$) = 100 centavos. Notes are in denominations of CH$20,000, 10,000, 5,000, 2,000, 1,000 and 500. Coins are in denominations of CH$500, 100, 50, 10, 5 and 1.
Currency Exchange
Foreign exchange transactions can be conducted through commercial banks, casas de cambio, or authorised shops, restaurants, hotels and clubs. Visitors should not be tempted by the premiums of 10 to 15% over the official rate offered by black marketeers. Casas de cambio are open daily 0900-1900.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
Credit/debit cards (Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard and sometimes American Express) are widely accepted in towns and cities, where Redbanc ATMs are also largely available.
Traveller's Cheques
The government does not regulate the market of foreign currency in Chile, making it possible to exchange money and traveller's cheques at any casa de cambio at market-driven exchange rates. There may be some difficulty exchanging traveller's cheques outside major towns. Traveller's cheques in US Dollars offer a better exchange rate.
Banking Hours
Mon-Fri 0900-1400.
Exchange Rate Indicators
| Date | Jul 08 |
| £1.00= | CH$1,030.80 |
| $1.00= | CH$518.20 |
| €1.00= | CH$820.90 |
