Lebanon - Money

Currency & Money

Currency information:

Lebanese Pound (LBP; symbol L£) = 100 piastres. Notes are in denominations of L£100,000, 50,000, 20,000, 10,000, 5,000, 1,000, 500, 250, 100, 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1. Coins are in denominations of L£500, 250, 100 and 50. US dollars and the euro are also accepted.

Credit cards:

All major credit cards are widely accepted. ATMs are widely available in Beirut and larger cities.

ATM:

ATMs are widely available in Beirut and larger cities.

Travellers cheques:

Limited acceptance, as major banks only accept certain types of travellers cheques. Traveller's cheques also require up to two weeks to clear and are therefore generally not recommended and exchange can often be problematic.

Banking hours:

Mon-Fri 0830-1600, Sat 0800-1300.

Currency restriction:

There are no restrictions on the import or export of local or foreign currency.

Currency exchange:

There are a large number of banks in Beirut where international currencies can be exchanged. Numerous licensed exchange shops also operate and some hotels offer exchange services. US Dollars are best and do not need to be exchanged as they are accepted even in small shops.

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