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Money

Currency
Burundi Franc (BIF) = 100 centimes. Notes are in denominations of BIF5000, 1000, 500, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of BIF10, 5 and 1.

Currency exchange
All exchange transactions must be conducted through one of the main banks in Bujumbura or Gitega.

Credit & debit cards
Major credit cards have very limited acceptance.

Travellers cheques
To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take travellers cheques in US Dollars or Euros. Commission rates are usually high.

Currency restrictions
The import and export of local currency is limited to Bufr2000. The import and export of foreign currency is unlimited, subject to declaration.

Exchange rate indicators

DateOct' 05
£1.00=1828.24
$1.00=1035.79


Banking hours
Mon-Fri 0800-1130 and 1500-1600; Sat 0830-1230.


   
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