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Money & duty free for Zambia

Currency information: 

Kwacha (ZMK) = 100 ngwee. Notes are in denominations of ZMK50,000, 20,000, 10,000, 5,000, 1,000, 500, 100, 50 and 20. Coins are in denominations of ZMK10, 5 and 1, and 50 and 25 ngwee.

Credit cards: 

Most hotels, restaurants, travel agents and bigger shops accept credit cards. ATMs are available within Lusaka and some of the major towns in Zambia. Standard Chartered and Barclays Bank have ATMs which accept Visa.

ATM: 

ATMs are available within Lusaka and some of the major towns in Zambia. Standard Chartered and Barclays Bank have ATMs which accept Visa.

Travellers cheques: 

Widely accepted. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars, Euros or Pounds Sterling.

Banking hours: 

Vary from bank to bank, but most are open Mon-Fri 0815-1430. Some banks are open 0815-1030 on the first and last Saturday of the month.

Currency restriction: 

The import and export of local currency is limited to ZMK100. Import and export of foreign currency must not exceed US$10,000 or equivalent.

Currency exchange: 

Exchange of foreign currency is carried out at authorised banks and bureaux de change.

Zambia duty free

The following items may be imported into Zambia by persons over 18 years without incurring customs duty:

• 400 cigarettes or 500g of tobacco.
• 2.5L beer, wine or spirits.

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