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Money Currency Uganda Shilling (USh). Notes are in denominations of USh10,000, 5000 and 1000. Coins are in denominations of USh500, 200, 100 and 50. Currency exchange Foreign currency may be exchanged at the Central Bank, commercial banks and foreign exchange bureaux. Credit & debit cards American Express, Diners, MasterCard and Visa are accepted but not widely used. Some large hotels, restaurants, travel agencies and shops in urban areas accept credit cards. Check with your credit or debit card company for details of merchant acceptability and other services which may be available. Travellers cheques To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take travellers cheques in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling. It is advised that travellers bring sufficient US dollars in cash in case of emergencies. Currency restrictions The import and export of local currency is prohibited. Free import of foreign currency if declared on arrival. Export of foreign currency is unlimited, up to the amount declared on arrival. It is imperative to obtain a currency declaration form on arrival in Uganda. Unspent shillings can be reconverted to foreign currency. Exchange rate indicators The following figures are included as a guide to the movements of the Uganda Shilling against Sterling and the US Dollar:
Banking hours Generally Mon-Fri 0900-1500, Sat 0900-1200. Forex bureaus are open until 1700 and able to do electronic transfers to and from overseas. |