What kind of money does rwanda use

Of course, there are many drivers who do not put prices up for foreigners, so consider this before entering into outraged negotiation. Most banks in larger towns have international ATMs. Credit cards are accepted at most tourist hotels. Bring US dollars or euros. The unit of currency is the Rwandan franc RFr. It is divided into centimes. Banks in all towns and cities have ATMs, but not all work with foreign credit cards.

Banks throughout the country can exchange US dollars or euros, although they can be very slow to do so. Most people use the foreign-exchange bureaus in Kigali and other larger towns instead, and this is quite safe. Foreign-exchange bureaus also offer slightly better rates.

Rwanda, like other African countries, is very particular on which notes it will or will not accept. Anything older than or deemed too dirty, crinkled or tatty will not be accepted. Coins are in denominations of RWF, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1. US dollars are also widely accepted.

A growing number of places accept credit and debit card, especially in Kigali. Visa is more widely accepted than Mastercard. Traveller cheques are not popular nowadays. A few banks in Kigali accept them, but this service is unlikely outside of the capital. The import of foreign currency is unlimited, but must be declared upon arrival. The export of foreign currency is up to the amount imported and declared.

The following items may be imported into Rwanda by persons over 18 years of age without incurring customs duty:.