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Money
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money, ATMs and credit cards in Cambodia
Money Though Cambodian riel (R)
is the official currency, US dollars are currently the de facto
tender in Cambodia. Most businesses, especially hotels, restaurants,
airlines, markets and souvenir shops set their prices in US dollars.
Change of less than one dollar is given in riel. Always carry some
small riel for minor purchases. 500 and 1000 riel notes are the most
common and useful denominations. Money changers tend to give a
slightly better exchange rate than the banks. 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.
ATMs Sihanoukville now has several ATMs
with international access including:
downtown
at ANZ Royal Bank; at the
Ocean Mart near the
Golden Lions; at the
Golden Sand Hotel
on
Ochheuteal Beach;
at the Holiday Palace Hotel on
Victory
Beach; at the Total Station downtown and at the convenience
store opposite Mealy Chenda Guesthouse on
Victory Hill.
Credit Cards Visa, MasterCard (MC)
and JCB cards are the most
widely accepted credit cards. AMEX
and the ANZ Bluespot card are
coming into wider use. Most businesses charge a 2%-4% fee on credit
card payment.
Travelers Checks Travelers checks are accepted at most banks,
many hotels and some restaurants. AMEX in US dollars are the most
widely accepted travelers checks. Ana Internet offers
currency/travelers cheque exchange and Visa and MasterCard advances.
Cash Transfers 'Instant' cash transfers can be done through
MoneyGram or Western Union. Ordinary telegraphic transfers are
available at all major banks.
Banks Banks provide currency and travelers check exchange,
credit card advances, telegraphic transfers and all usual banking
services. Most banks are open from 8:00 to 15:00 or 16:00PM, Monday
through Friday. Some are open Saturday mornings until 11:30.
Banks in
Sihanoukville
Acleda Bank
ATM with international access, Western Union,
Visa.
Downtown, on Ekareach St.
Tel: +(855)(0)34-320232
ANZ Royal Bank
ATMs,
Visa/MC,
Western Union.
Downtown,
on Ekareach St.
Cambodia Asia Bank (CAB Bank)
Western Union,
Visa/MC.
Downtown
on Ekareach St.
Tel: +(855)(0)34-328899.
Fax: +(855)(0)34-934120
Website:
www.cab.com.kh
Canadia Bank
MoneyGram, ATM,
Visa/MC.
On Ekareach St. downtown.
Tel: +(855)(0)34-933490
Website:
www.canadiabank.com
Mekong Bank
#223, Ekareach St.
Downtown.
M-F 8:30-16:00; Sat. 8:30-12:00. Sunday
money exchange. 10:00 - 14:30.
Visa/MC/JCB/AMEX
Tel: +(855)(0)34-933867
Fax: +(855)(0)34-933870
Website:
www.mekongbank.com
SBC
Bank ATM with international access,
Western Union,
Visa/MC.
Downtown
on Ekareach St.
M-F 8:00-15:30; Sat. 8:00-12:00.
Tel: +(855)(0)34-934228
Website:
www.scb-bank.com
Union Commercial Bank (UCB)
Visa
Downtown
on Ekareach St.
M-F 8:00-15:30; Sat. 8:00-12:00.
Tel: +(855)(0)34-933833
Website:
www.ucb.com.kh
Business in
Sihanoukville
Pond Growth Real Estate
Real estate, business advise/service,
construction. Buy, sell, rent, leave real estate. Real estate
evaluation. Business licensing, consulting, registration. Building
design, construction permits.
Tel: +(855)(0)16-341212
+(855)(0)97-8009009
E-mail:
info@pondgrowth.com
Website:
www.pondgrowth.com |
