Currency

Cambodia Currency

Cambodia accepts two types of currency spend in the country, The national currency Riel, and USD.
Hotel, Restaurants, and tickets are more generally accept USD dollars.
Street food, small purchase from local or convenience stores, local markets prefer Riels more.

Riels

National Currency

USD

Secondary Currency

Currency Exchange

1$ USD : 4100 Riels

Cambodia Bank Notes

While it is exciting to spend your money in a new country, it always a good idea to be aware what banks notes of the country value for!

0. 025 USD

100 Riels

0.12 USD

500 Riels

0.25 USD

1000 riels

0.50 USD

2000 Riels

1.25 USD

5000 Riels

2.50 USD

10 000 Riels

5 USD

20 000 Riels

12.50 USD

50 000 Riels

25 USD

100 000 Riels

Bank Notes that would not accept in Cambodia

Even though Cambodia accept USD bank notes, however the 2$ Bills and USD Coins will not be accepted. As well as any other bank notes before 2009.

Any damage USD note with rips, tears, holes, marks, writings, or big creases are also will not be accepted, so you should avoid carrying or accepting it.

Foreign Cards

Foreign Cards are acceptable to pay in Cambodia… In a certain Places!
Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and maybe BattamBong and Sihanoukville, Kep, and Kampot accept foreign cards but only in Big Hotels, or Restaurants, or Supermarkets. (With the standard of 5% commissions fee)
So, it’s wise to always carry cash instead.

But how to Deposit your money? Fortunately, in Cambodia like Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, there are many ATM you can deposit your money (You will find them in Phnom Penh International Airport, and often time Stacked next to each other)
ATMs will almost always accept Master and Visa card (Some ATMs are picky and will accept one of the two but not both.)
For Maestro, AMEX, and along with the other cards, you may have to try a few ATMs before you find one that accepts your card.

The Maximum of One withdraw transition is 2 000 USD.
(With the fee between 4$ – 6$ for any of the cards with any amount you withdraw)