Ecuador
US Dollar (USD; symbol US$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of US$100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are in denominations of US$1 and 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 cents.
There are no restrictions on the import and export of either local or foreign currency.
Mon-Fri 0900-1330 and 1430-1800; Sat 0900-1800.
Foreign currencies can be exchanged at banks and at exchange houses (casas de cambio), the latter being generally the best option. It may be difficult to exchange money in the Oriente. The rate of commission varies between 1 per cent and 4 per cent, so it is worth shopping around. ATMs are available in large urban areas.
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted in most cities. Check with your credit or debit card company for details of merchant acceptability and other services which may be available.
Traveller's cheques are generally accepted in the larger cities and can be exchanged into currency at most banks.
