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El Salvador
Money
Money
El Salvador
Currency
US Dollar (USD; symbol US$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of US$100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are in denominations of US$1, and 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 cents.
Note: US Dollars were introduced as dual currency in 2001 and have now completely replaced the Colón.
Currency Exchange
Visitors are advised to change currency only at banks and official bureaux de change.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
American Express, MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted, whilst Diners Club has more limited use. There are ATMs in the main cities as well as in shopping malls and service stations.
Traveller's Cheques
These may be cashed at any bank or hotel on production of a passport.
Banking Hours
Generally Mon-Fri 0900-1300 and 1345-1700; Sat 0900-1300 (limited service).
Note: Most banks are closed for balancing the books on 29-30 Jun and 30-31 Dec. These dates may vary for individual banks.
Exchange Rate Indicators
Date
Oct 08
£1.00=
US$1.78
€1.00=
US$1.38
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Currency
US Dollar (USD; symbol US$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of US$100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are in denominations of US$1, and 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 cents.
Note: US Dollars were introduced as dual currency in 2001 and have now completely replaced the Colón.
Note: US Dollars were introduced as dual currency in 2001 and have now completely replaced the Colón.
Currency Exchange
Visitors are advised to change currency only at banks and official bureaux de change.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
American Express, MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted, whilst Diners Club has more limited use. There are ATMs in the main cities as well as in shopping malls and service stations.
Traveller's Cheques
These may be cashed at any bank or hotel on production of a passport.
Banking Hours
Generally Mon-Fri 0900-1300 and 1345-1700; Sat 0900-1300 (limited service).
Note: Most banks are closed for balancing the books on 29-30 Jun and 30-31 Dec. These dates may vary for individual banks.
Note: Most banks are closed for balancing the books on 29-30 Jun and 30-31 Dec. These dates may vary for individual banks.
Exchange Rate Indicators
| Date | Oct 08 |
| £1.00= | US$1.78 |
| €1.00= | US$1.38 |
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