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Currency & Money

Currency information:

Tunisian Dinar (TND; the symbol DT is also used commonly within Tunisia) = 1,000 millimes. Notes are in denominations of TND 50, 30, 20, 10 and 5 millimes. Coins are in denominations of TND 1, 5, 10 dinars, as well as 5, 10, 20, 50 and 500 millimes. The 10 and 5 millimes coins are not commonly used but are still legal tender. Please note that it is a criminal offence to import or export dinar.

Credit cards:

Credit and debit cards using the Visa network are accepted as payment in most larger tourist-orientated stores, and many midrange and luxury hotels, as well as at most car hire agencies and established travel agencies. Mastercard is also accepted but may sometimes have issues with authorization. American Express and Diners Club are only accepted in a few places in tourist areas and shouldn't be relied upon.

ATM:

ATMs are widely available in tourist resorts and in most towns. Most ATMs are linked to the Visa network though a few, such as ATMs connected to the Bank of Tunisia, also accept Maestro. It is important to always have a small emergency cash fund at hand while travelling in Tunisia for the times when the ATM rejects your card, or simply doesn't work, which can be a quite frequent occurrence, especially once you're away from the coastal resort areas.

Travellers cheques:

Officially travellers cheques should be able to be cashed at any bank or bureau de exchange. In reality, many banks (except larger branches in cities and tourist areas) will refuse to exchange them. You will be charged commission on every exchange. If you do want to take travellers cheques the most convenient currencies are Euros and US Dollars. Travellers cheques are only accepted in some hotels.

Banking hours:

Banks open from 0830-1100 in summers, and from 0830-1100 and 1400-1600 in winters. During Ramadan (the Islamic holy month of fasting), banks open for shorter hours.

Currency restriction:

The import and export of local currency is prohibited.

Foreign currencies can be imported in unlimited quantities. However, amounts equivalent or exceeding TD20,000 must be declared. The export of foreign currencies is limited to the sum imported or the declared amount (keep all forms and exchange receipts). Please note: Foreigners without residence in Tunisia are only allowed to export a sum of more than TD5,000 if they have an import receipt. The export of a sum of more than TD30,000, for which an import receipt is available, is only possible if it is carried out through authorized banking and financial institutions. The import declaration for foreign currencies is valid for three months and can also be submitted online.

Currency exchange:

You can exchange foreign currency at banks, bureau de exchanges, and at post offices. Exchange rates are fixed so there should not be any difference in the rate you are offered wherever you choose to exchange. Bring your passport along as it will usually be required if you want to change money. The easiest currencies to exchange are British Pounds, Euro and US Dollars.