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Currency

The currency of Cambodia is “Riel”. The most common denominations are 100, 500, 1000, 5000 and 10000 notes—no coin is used. The exchange rate ranges between 4,000 and 4,100 Riels to one U.S. dollar. Although Reil is widely used by locals, the best currency for travelers is the US dollar.

Reil is generally useful only small purchases. Tourists’ cheques are difficult to exchange outside Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Sihanouk ville, Battambang and Kompong Cham. Although cash advances on credit cards are available in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Sihanoukville and Battambang, associated fees are high. So visitors should carry with them only the US dollars.

Entry Point for Foreign Visitors

There are 8 entry points to access Cambodia:

Accesses by Airlines:

• Phnom Penh International Airport
• Siem Reap International Airport

Accesses at the Thailand-Cambodia:

• Poi pet (in Banteay Mean Chey)
• Cham Yeam (In Koh Kong province)
• O’Smach (Oddar Manchey province)

Accesses at the Vietnam-Cambodia border:

• Bavet (in Svay Reang province)
• Kaom Samnor (Kandal province)

Access at the Laos-Cambodia border:

• Veung Kham (Stung Treng province)