Kuwait Dinar (KWD) = 1000 fils. Notes are in denominations of KWD20, 10, 5 and 1, and 500 and 250 fils. Coins are in denominations of 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 fils.

American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted.

Widely accepted. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling.

The import and export of local and foreign currency is not restricted.

Sun-Thurs 0800-1200/1230.