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Laos
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Money
Laos
Currency
Lao Kip (LAK; symbol ₭) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of ₭50,000, 20,000, 10,000, 5,000, 2,000, 1,000, 500, 100, 50, 10, 5 and 1.
Currency Exchange
Thai Baht and US Dollars are the easiest currencies to exchange. They are also widely accepted in shops, markets and hotels in Vientiane and Luang Prabang.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
Major credit cards are accepted in the more upmarket hotels and restaurants only.
Traveller's Cheques
Limited acceptance. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars or Thai Baht.
Currency Restrictions
Restrictions apply.
Banking Hours
Mon-Fri 0830-1600. Some banks remain open during lunch.
Exchange Rate Indicators
Date
Oct 08
£1.00=
₭14,917.22
$1.00=
₭8,599.50
€1.00=
₭11,641.11
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Currency
Lao Kip (LAK; symbol ₭) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of ₭50,000, 20,000, 10,000, 5,000, 2,000, 1,000, 500, 100, 50, 10, 5 and 1.
Currency Exchange
Thai Baht and US Dollars are the easiest currencies to exchange. They are also widely accepted in shops, markets and hotels in Vientiane and Luang Prabang.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
Major credit cards are accepted in the more upmarket hotels and restaurants only.
Traveller's Cheques
Limited acceptance. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars or Thai Baht.
Currency Restrictions
Restrictions apply.
Banking Hours
Mon-Fri 0830-1600. Some banks remain open during lunch.
Exchange Rate Indicators
| Date | Oct 08 |
| £1.00= | ₭14,917.22 |
| $1.00= | ₭8,599.50 |
| €1.00= | ₭11,641.11 |
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