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Country Guide > Europe > Russian Federation | |
Currency Rouble (RUB) = 100 kopeks. Notes are in denominations of RUB1000, 500, 100, 50 and 10. Coins are in denominations of RUB10, 5, 2 and 1, and 50, 10, 5 and 1 kopeks. Currency exchange Foreign currency should only be exchanged at official bureaux and authorised banks, and all transactions must be recorded on the currency declaration form which is issued on arrival. It is wise to retain all exchange receipts. Bureaux de change are numerous and easy to locate. Large shops and hotels offer their own exchange facilities. US Dollars in pristine condition are the easiest currency to exchange. It is illegal to settle accounts in hard currency and to change money unofficially. Credit & debit cards Major European and international credit and debit cards, including American Express, Diners Club and Visa are accepted in the larger hotels and at foreign currency shops and restaurants, but cash (in Roubles) is preferred. Check with your credit or debit card company for details of merchant acceptability and other services that might be available. Travellers cheques Cash is preferred. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take travellers cheques in US Dollars. Currency restrictions The import and export of local currency is prohibited. The import of foreign currency is unlimited but sums greater than $3000 (or equivalent) must be declared. The export of foreign currency is limited to the amount declared on arrival. Exchange rate indicators The following figures are included as a guide to the movements of the Rouble against Sterling and the US Dollar:
Banking hours Mon-Fri 0930-1730. |