Peso Uruguayo (UYU) = 100 centécimos. Notes are in the denominations of UYU2000, 1000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of UYU10, 5, 2 and 1 and 50 centécimos.

Visitors are advised to buy local currency at banks and exchange shops, as hotels tend to give unfavourable rates. Inflation in Uruguay, though less severe than in other Latin American countries, leads to frequent fluctuations in the exchange rate.

American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are the most commonly used. ATMs may reject European or US credit cards.

Sterling traveller's cheques can only be changed at The Bank of London & South America; visitors are therefore advised to carry US Dollar traveller's cheques (US$50 and US$100 denominations only).

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

Mon-Fri 1300-1700.