Oman - Money

Currency & Money

Currency information:

Omani Rial (OMR) = 1,000 baiza. Notes are in denominations of OMR50, 20, 10, 5 and 1, and 500, 250, 200 and 100 baiza. Coins are in denominations of 50, 25, 10 and 5 baiza.

Credit cards:

All major credit cards are accepted here, including to a lesser extent American Express. ATMs are widely available throughout the county.

ATM:

ATMs are widely available throughout the country.

Banking hours:

Sat-Wed 0800-1200 and Thurs 0830-1130.

Currency restriction:

There are no restrictions on the import or export of local or foreign currency. However, amounts exceeding OMR6,000 or equivalent must be declared by all travellers. Monetary instruments and precious belongings can be declared online.

Currency exchange:

Currency is easily exchanged in banks, money exchange centres and major hotels. It is advisable to take US Dollars or Pounds Sterling.

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