Mauritius - Money
Currency & Money
Mauritian Rupee (MUR; symbol Rp) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of Rp2,000, 1,000, 500, 200, 100, 50 and 25. Coins are in denominations of Rp10, 5 and 1.
Please note that payments in cash as well as cash deposits are prohibited for sums exceeding the equivalent of Rp500,000.
Mastercard and Visa are the most widely accepted by most banks, hotels, restaurants and tourist shops followed by American Express and Diners Club. ATMs are widespread.
May be exchanged at banks, hotels and authorised dealers, but generally difficult to do.
Mon-Thu 0900-1500, Fri 0900-1700. Banks are also open to coincide with the arrival and departure of international flights at the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport.
There are no restrictions on the import or export of foreign currency on arrival or departure. Sums exceeding or equivalent to Rp500,000 must be declared on arrival and on departure and a proof of origin and the intended use must be stated on leaving the country.
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