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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.
Currency Restrictions
There are no restrictions on the import or export of local or foreign currency. However, amounts exceeding US$5,000 must be declared upon arrival.
Banking Hours
Mon-Fri 0930-1530.
Exchange Rate Indicators
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