Rwanda - Money

Currency & Money

Currency information:

One Rwandan Franc (RWF) = 100 centimes. Notes are in denominations of RWF 5,000, 2,000, 1,000 and 500. Coins are in denominations of RWF100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1. US dollars are also widely accepted.

Credit cards:

A growing number of places accept credit and debit card, especially in Kigali. Visa is more widely accepted than Mastercard.

ATM:

ATMs can be found throughout Kigali and in nearly all major cities.

Travellers cheques:

Traveller cheques are not popular nowadays. A few banks in Kigali accept them, but this service is unlikely outside of the capital.

Banking hours:

Mon-Sat 0800-1700.

Currency restriction:

The import and export of local currency is limited to RWF5000.

The import of foreign currency is unlimited, but must be declared upon arrival. The export of foreign currency is up to the amount imported and declared.

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