Venezuela
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.
The import and export of local and foreign currency is unlimited.
Mon-Fri 0830-1530.
Banks will change cheques and cash, and cambios will change cash only; as will hotels, although often at a less favorable rate. Travelers are advised to bring currency in US Dollars.
American Express, MasterCard and Visa are accepted in main cities and tourist centers; Diners Club has more limited acceptance. Check with your credit or debit card company for details of merchant acceptability and for other facilities which may be available.
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 traveling. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars.
