Currency
Australian and Tuvaluan currency are both in use, but transactions over AUD$1 are always conducted in Australian Dollars. For details of Australian Dollar denominations and exchange rates, see the Australia section. Tuvaluan Dollar (TV$) = 100 cents. Coins are in denominations of TV$1, and 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 cents.
Credit & debit cards
Credit cards are not accepted, but MasterCard may be used at the National Bank of Tuvalu for cash advances.
Travellers cheques
Australian Dollars are recommended.
Currency restrictions
There are no restrictions on the import and export of foreign or local currency.
Banking hours
Mon-Thurs 0930-1300, Fri 0830-1200.
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