Chile - Money

Currency & Money

Currency information:

Chilean Peso (CLP; symbol CH$) = 100 centavos. The local symbol is simply $. Notes are in denominations of CH$20,000, 10,000, 5,000, 2,000 and 1,000. Coins are in denominations of CH$500, 100, 50, 10, 5 and 1, although 5 and 1 are now very rare.

Credit cards:

Credit cards are commonly accepted in towns and cities, but bring cash if you are heading to smaller shops or rural areas.

ATM:

ATMs are widely available.

Travellers cheques:

Travellers' cheques are no longer popular.

Banking hours:

Mon-Fri 0900-1400.

Currency restriction:

The import and export of local and foreign currencies is unlimited, however amounts exceeding the equivalent of US$10,000 must be declared.

Currency exchange:

Foreign exchange transactions can be conducted through commercial banks, casas de cambio, or authorised shops, restaurants, hotels and clubs. Casas de cambio are open daily 0900-1900 (Mon-Sat) and 0900-1400 (Sun). Ask for bills in smaller denominations.

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