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Cambodian riel (R) is the official
tender in Cambodia but the US dollar is the de facto currency. Most
hotels and many restaurants and shops set their prices in US
dollars. Small transactions (less than a dollar) are usually done in
riel. Always carry some riel for small purchases, motodup fare,
beggars, etc. Foreign currency can be exchanged at the banks or one
of the many currency exchange shop. Several exchange shops, such as
Dina Exchange at Phsar Kandal, are located along Sivatha
Blvd.
Credit cards and travelers checks are accepted at most upscale
hotels, shops and restaurants, some mid-range place and a growing
number of other businesses. The most commonly accepted credit card
is Visa, MasterCard and JCB. AMEX is becoming more
widely accepted. Most businesses charge a 2%-4% fee to accept credit
cards.
AMEX in US dollars are the most widely accepted travelers checks.
‘Instant’ cash transfers can be done through MoneyGram or
Western Union.
ATMs with international access are available across Siem Reap. All
ATMs dispense in US dollars. ANZ Royal Bank ATMs accept Maestro,
Cirrus, Visa Plus, Visa and MasterCard. UCB Bank
ATMs accept Visa Plus and Visa. SBC Bank ATMs accept
Maestro, Visa and MasterCard. Canadia Bank ATMs accept
Visa and MasterCard.
When accepting US dollars, inspect the bills carefully. Marred riel
is acceptable tender, but the tiniest tear in a large US note
renders it worthless in Cambodia.
More on
money, ATMs and credit cards in Cambodia
Banks
ACLEDA Bank
Western Union services.
Airport Road just west of town center.
Tel: +(855) (0)63-380380
Fax: +(855) (0)63-963280
www.acledabank.com.kh
ANZ Royal Bank
Full banking services and ATMs with international access.
1) Main Branch -
566-570, Tep Vong Street
2) Agency -
Old Market area
3) Caltex Station on
Road No 6
4) Siem Reap International Airport
Tel: +(855) (0)23-726900
Cambodia Asia Bank
Currency and t/c exchange. Western
Union.
Visa/MC
1) Corner of Sivatha Road and Route #6,
Tel: +(855) (0)63-964741
2) On Sivatha
near the
Old Market area
Tel: +(855) (0)63-965315
3) At Siem Reap Airport
Tel: +(855) (0)63-963152
www.cab.com.kh
Canadia Bank
Plc.
Full range of banking services, including: MoneyGram, Traveler
Cheque, Foreign Exchange, International Credit Cards & ATM Service
MC
No. 558-559, Phsar Chas Street, Svay Dangkum, Siem Reap
Tel: +(855) (0)63-964 808
Fax: +(855) (0)63-964 809
Telex: CANADIA KA36188, SWIFT Code: CADI KH PP
E-mail: canadia.sr@canadiabank.com.kh
Web-site:
www.canadiabank.com
Cambodia Commercial Bank (CCB)
Currency and t/c exchange. Visa/MC/JCB
1) 130 Sivatha Road
Tel/Fax: +(855) (0)63-380154
2) #348, Sivatha
Tel: +(855) (0)63-965315
3) Siem Reap airport
Tel: +(855) (0)63-963152.
M-F 9:00-16:00.
Cambodia Mekong Bank
Public Limited (MekongBank)
Currency / t/c exchange.
Visa/MC/JCB/AMEX
On Sivatha Blvd. M-F 8:00-15:30, Sat 8:00-11:30
Tel: +(855) (0)63-964417
Fax: +(855) (0)63-964420
SBC Bank
Currency / t/c exchange. Western Union
services. Visa/MC
1) #18A Sivatha
Tel/Fax: +(855) (0)63-963838
2) #54 Sivatha
Tel: +(855) (0)63-965263
www.sbc-bank.com
Union Commercial Bank (UCB)
‘No commission’ Visa card cash advance. Full banking
services.
1)
Old Market area
Tel: +(855) (0)63-963703
Fax: +(855) (0)63-963705
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