Though Cambodian riel (R) is the official currency, US dollars are used as commonly used as riel. Most tourist oriented businesses set their prices in US dollars. Though the exchange rate varies over time, it has hovered near 4000R to the dollar for several years and many small businesses treat 4000R as the de facto rate regardless of today’s exact exchange rate.

All Cambodian currency is in the form of paper notes. Currently the country does not employ coins. Notes range in denomination from 100-100,000 riel. 500, 1000, 2000, 5000 and 10,000 riel notes are the most common and useful denominations.

When accepting US dollars in exchange or in change, inspect the bills carefully. Marred riel is acceptable tender, but the tiniest tear in a large US note renders it worthless in Cambodia.

ATMs

ATMs are located across town with several at banks along Sivutha Blvd and around Old Market area. All ATMs accept Visa and most also accept Cirrus, Plus, Maestro, and MasterCard. Unless you have a Cambodian bank account, all ATMs dispense in US dollars.

Credit Cards

Visa and MasterCard (MC) are the most widely accepted credit cards in Cambodia. AMEX, JCB cards, the ANZ Bluespot card and the ACLEDA Gold Dot card (GD) are accepted at many places. Some businesses charge a 2%-4% fee on credit card payment.

Travelers Checks

Travelers checks are still accepted at some banks and hotels, but there are fewer places all the time. AMEX in US dollars are the most widely accepted travelers checks.

Banks

Banks provide currency and travelers check exchange, credit card advances, telegraphic transfers and all usual banking services. Most banks are open from 8:00AM to 3:00PM or 4:00PM, Monday through Friday. Some banks are open Saturday mornings until 11:30.

Acleda Bank

Western Union service, locations throughout Cambodia. ATMs, cash transfer. Visa/MC/GD
1) Sivutha Blvd, Siem Reap, Cambodia. Tel: 063-963251
2) Route#6, near Phsar Leu, Siem Reap, Cambodia. Tel: 063-967298
3) Route#6, Siem Reap, Cambodia. Tel: 063-965646
www.acledabank.com.kh

Cambodia Asia Bank

Currency exchange, T/C exchange, Union Pay, Western Union services.
Visa/MC
1) Corner of Sivatha Road and Route #6, Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Tel: +(855)(0)63-964741/742

2) On Sivutha near the Old Market area, Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Tel: +(855)(0)63-965315

3) At Siem Reap International Airport, Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Tel: +(855)(0)63-963152
www.cab.com.kh

Canadia Bank Plc.

Full range of banking services, including: MoneyGram, Traveler Cheque, Foreign Exchange, International Credit Cards & ATM Service
No. 265-269, Ang Duong St., Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Tel: +(855)(0)23-868222 (9 Lines)

Fax: +(855)(0)23-427064
Telex: CANADIA KA36188, SWIFT Code: CADI KH PP
canadia@canadiabank.com.kh
www.canadiabank.com

CUBC Bank

Currency exchange, ATM, t/c exchange, Western Union services. Visa/MC/Maestro/Cirrus/Diners Club

1) #18A Sivatha, Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Tel: +(855)(0)63-963838

2)Lucky Mall Supermarket, Sivutha Blvd., Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Tel: +(855)(0)63-963737
www.cathaybk.com.kh

Mekong Bank

Credit cards accepted, currency exchange, t/c exchange.
Visa/MC/JCB/AMEX

Head Office:
#445, Monivong Blvd., Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Tel: +(855)(0)23-801348
Fax: +(855)(0)23-801350

Siem Reap Branch:
The Museum Mall, #968, Vithei Chales de Gaulle., Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Tel: +(855)(0)63-964417
Fax: +(855)(0)63-964420

Union Commercial Bank (UCB)

Credit cards accepted
Visa/MC/Cirrus/Plus.
#61, Street 130, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Tel: +(855)(0)23-724931
cardcenter@ucb.com.kh
www.ucb.com.kh

Vattanac Bank

Currency exchange, ATM, t/c exchange, Western Union services

Visa
#888, Sivutha Blvd, Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Tel: +(855)(0)63-767333
Fax: +(855)(0)63-767222
www.vattanacbank.com