Afghani (AFN) = 100 puls. Notes are in denominations of AFN1000, 500, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. The US Dollar is also widely accepted.

Not generally accepted. There is one ATM in the entire country, which dispenses Afghanis. This is located in Kabul (Street 10, Wazir Akbar Khan) and only accepts Visa-branded credit and debit cards between 0830-1900 daily. It is recommended that visitors carry sufficient funds in US dollars.

It is not currently recommended to take traveller's cheques to Afghanistan, since they are not widely accepted and may take up to two months to clear. If necessary, however, to avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars, Euros or Pounds Sterling.

The import and export of local currency (in banknotes and coins) is permitted up to AFN500. The import of foreign currency is unlimited if declared on arrival; export is permitted up to the amount imported and declared.

Generally Sat-Wed 0800-1200 and 1300-1630, Thurs 0800-1330.