Chile Money and Exchange Rate
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. Casas de cambio are open daily 0900-1900 (Mon-Sat) and 0900-1400 (Sun).
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
Credit/debit cards (Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard and sometimes American Express) are widely accepted in towns and cities, where ATMs are also largely available. Outside of the larger, more tourist-centred towns, currency exchange can be tricky.
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 can offer a better exchange rate.
Banking Hours
Mon-Fri 0900-1400.
Exchange Rate Indicators
| 1.00 GBP = 792.45 CLP |
| 1.00 USD = 527.77 CLP |
| 1.00 EUR = 714.21 CLP |
| Currency conversion rates as of 21 March 2010 |
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