Bolívar (VEB) = 100 céntimos. Notes are in denominations of VEB50,000, 20,000, 10,000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 500, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of VEB500, 100, 50, 25, 5, 2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10 and 5 céntimos.

Banks will change cheques and cash, and cambios will change cash only; as will hotels, although often at a less favourable rate. Travellers are advised to bring currency in US Dollars.

American Express, MasterCard and Visa are accepted in main cities and tourist centres; Diners Club has more limited acceptance.

Widely accepted, although one may be asked to produce a receipt of purchase when changing them in Venezuela. Exchange is more difficult in some places than others. Some kinds of traveller's cheques are not accepted; seek advice before travelling. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars.

The import and export of local and foreign currency is unlimited.

Mon-Fri 0830-1530.