Estonian Kroon (EEK) = 100 senti. Notes are in denominations of EEK500, 100, 50, 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are in denominations of EEK5 and 1, and 50, 20, 10 and 5 senti.

All major currencies can be exchanged at banks and bureaux de change. The value of the Kroon has been tied to the Euro. There are ATMs in most towns.

Credit cards are widely accepted. Most banks will give cash advances on credit cards with a passport.

Traveller's cheques can be changed in banks in most larger towns. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars, Pounds Sterling or Euros. The most widely accepted traveller's cheques are American Express, Thomas Cook and Eurocheque.

There are no restrictions on the import or export of either local or foreign currency.

Mon-Fri 0900-1600, Sat 0900-1500; hours may vary. Most banks are usually closed, however currency exchange offices are open on Sat 0900-1500 and some on Sundays. The main banks in Estonia who serve tourists are Hansapank, Sampo Pank and Uhispank.