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East Timor
Money
Money
East Timor
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
Date
Apr 09
£1.00=
US$1.47
€1.00=
US$1.33
Currency
The US Dollar (US$) 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
| Date | Apr 09 |
| £1.00= | US$1.47 |
| €1.00= | US$1.33 |
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