East Timor Money

Currency

The US Dollar (US$) is the official currency. For local transactions, the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) may be accepted in border areas, but this should not be relied on.

Currency Exchange

Travellers should take plenty of cash. Both the Australian ANZ bank and the Portuguese Banco Nacional Ultramarino have branches in Dili. Banks will not exchange Pounds Sterling.

Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs

These can only currently be used in the very few expensive hotels in East Timor. Cirrus/Maestro credit cards can be used to withdraw US Dollars from an ATM.

Traveller's Cheques

Traveller's cheques are not widely exchangeable. Only some top-of-the-range hotels may be able to exchange them.

Banking Hours

Mon-Fri 0930-1530.

Exchange Rate Indicators

1.00 GBP = 1.66 USD
1.00 EUR = 1.48 USD
Currency conversion rates as of 8 November 2009
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