Liberia - Money

Currency & Money

Currency information

Liberian Dollar (LRD; symbol L$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of L$100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins in circulation are L$1 and 50, 25, 10 and 5 cents. US Dollar notes are in circulation in the following denominations: US$100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1.

The Liberian Dollar is tied to the US Dollar.

Credit cards

Not generally accepted.

ATM

There are few ATMs in Liberia.

Travellers cheques

These are generally not accepted.

Banking hours

Mon-Thurs 0900-1200, Fri 0800-1400. Some banks may open on Saturday.

Currency restriction

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

Currency exchange

Money can be exchanged at the Liberia Bank for Development and Investment (LBDI), on the corner of Randall and Ashmun Streets in Monrovia. LBDI also incorporates a Western Union office, which can receive urgent money transfers from abroad (though the procedure is lengthy and will take approximately one day).

Visa and passport information is updated regularly and is correct at the time of publishing. You should verify critical travel information independently with the relevant embassy before you travel.
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