The New Zealand Dollar (NZ$) is legal tender (see New Zealand section). Niue sometimes produces commemorative coins which, when available, may be obtained at the treasury.

The Bank of the South Pacific in Alofi, the only commercial bank in Niue, can exchange currency.

American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted in most hotels and resorts.

There are no restrictions on the import of local or foreign currency. However, there are restrictions on postal notes, money orders, cheques or promissory notes in New Zealand currency, which must be declared to the Westpac Banking Corporation in Niue. Export of local currency is restricted to NZ$10,000. Export of foreign currency is restricted to the amount declared on arrival and authorisation from a bank is required.

Mon-Thurs 0900-1500, Fri 0830-1500.

See New Zealand section.