Currency

Euro (EUR; symbol €) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of €500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of €2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.

Currency Exchange

Visitors wishing to obtain non-Cypriot currency at Cypriot banks for business purposes are advised that this is only possible by prior arrangement.

Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs

All major credit cards are accepted at most places. There are ATMs in main towns and tourist areas.

Traveller's Cheques

May be cashed in all banks. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in Euros or Pounds Sterling.

Banking Hours

Mon-Fri 0815-1330 May-September; Mon-Fri 0830-1330 and Mon 1515-1645 Oct-Apr.

Exchange Rate Indicators

1.00 GBP = 1.12 EUR

1.00 USD = 0.69 EUR

Currency conversion rates as of 22 December 2009