Moldova - Money

Currency & Money

Currency information:

Leu (MDL; symbol (plural) Lei) = 100 bani. Notes are in denominations of Lei500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and Leu1. Coins are in denominations of 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 bani.

Credit cards:

Credit cards are only accepted by a few banks. Moldova is essentially a cash-only economy. There are ATMs in Chisinau and other main towns.

ATM:

There are ATMs in Chisinau and other main towns.

Travellers cheques:

Traveller's cheques are not generally accepted, though a few banks may exchange them.

Banking hours:

Mon-Fri 0900-1800. Some banks and bureaux de change are open Saturdays and Sundays also.

Currency restriction:

There are no restrictions on importing local or foreign currency, however, sums equivalent or exceeding the amount of €10,000 need to be declared. The export of foreign and local currency is restricted to the declared amount imported and to the maximum amount equivalent to €50,000.

Currency exchange:

Foreign currencies can be exchanged in hotels or bureaux de change.

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