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Money Exchange for Yemen -Services - Money
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Currency information:
Yemeni Riyal (YER) = 100 fils, though amounts under 1 Riyal are rarely quoted. Notes are in denominations of YER1,000, 500, 200, 100 and 50. Coins are in denominations of YER20, 10, 5 and 1.
Credit cards:
Outside major hotels cards are of limited use; American Express, Visa and Diners Club are the most widely accepted.
ATM:
Sana’a has a few ATMs; at the airport (though these are not always functioning), at the Moevenpick Hotel and outside a couple of the biggest banks. Aden and Tai’z also have a handful of machines. There are very few ATMs elsewhere in the country.
Travellers cheques:
Can be exchanged at some banks and hotels. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in Pounds Sterling or US Dollars.
Banking hours:
Sat-Wed 0830-1200, Thurs 0800-1130.
Currency restriction:
Import and export of local currency is prohibited. There are no restrictions on the import of foreign currencies, but amounts exceeding US$3,000 must be declared upon arrival. Export of foreign currencies must not exceed the amount imported.
Currency exchange:
Local currency can easily be reconverted at banks, bureaux de change and hotels. US Dollars in cash are the easiest convertible currency.
