Money & costs
Money
Those looking to change cash into riel need look no further than jewellery stalls around the markets of Phnom Penh. Psar Thmei and Psar Tuol Tom Pong are the most convenient.
A number of upmarket hotels offer money-changing services, although this is usually reserved for their guests. Many travel agents can also change travellers cheques and offer credit-card advances for a 5% commission or higher. Most banks in Phnom Penh are open from roughly 8.30am to 3.30pm weekdays, plus Saturday mornings.
ANZ Royal Bank (726900; 265 Sisowath Quay) ATMs galore all over town, including at supermarkets and petrol stations.
Canadia Bank Head Office (215286; 265 St 110) Changes travellers cheques of several currencies for a 2% commission, plus free cash advances on MasterCard and Visa. Has an ATM.
Foreign Trade Bank (723466; 3 St 114; 7am-3.45pm Mon-Fri) Lowest commission in town on US dollar travellers cheques at 1%.
SBC Bank (990688; 315 Sisowath Quay; 8am-8pm) Convenient hours and location, plus represents Western Union.
Those needing to organise an international money transfer can use the Foreign Trade Bank. It may be quicker (and more expensive) to use an international company such as MoneyGram or Western Union. MoneyGram is represented by Canadia Bank, while Western Union can be found at SBC or Acleda Bank (998777; 61 Monivong Blvd).
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