Tonga - Money

Currency & Money

Currency information:

Pa'anga (TOP) = 100 seniti. Notes are in denominations of TOP50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are in denominations of 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 seniti.

Credit cards:

Limited use of both Diners Club and Visa.

Travellers cheques:

Accepted at banks and at some hotels and tourist shops. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in Australian Dollars or Pounds Sterling.

Banking hours:

Mon-Fri 0900-1600, Sat 0830-1130.

Currency restriction:

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

Currency exchange:

Foreign exchange is available at banks and at major hotels.

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