Kiribati
Australian Dollar (AUD; symbol A$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of A$100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of A$2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10 and 5 cents.
There are no restrictions on the import or export of either local or foreign currency.
Mon-Fri 0930-1500. The Bikenibeu branch is open 0900-1400.
Currency may be exchanged at the Bank of Kiribati Ltd or local hotels. There are ATMs at branches of the Bank of Kiribati/ANZ in Betio, Bairiki and Bikenibeu (all on Tarawa atoll).
MasterCard and Visa have very limited
acceptance. Check with your credit or debit Card Company for details of
services which may be available.
Accepted
in hotels, some shops and at the Bank of Kiribati Ltd. To avoid additional
exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take travellers cheques in
Australian Dollars.
