When we travel to other countries, we often need to exchange money, but recently someone told me that RMB can be used in Cambodia! Is it true? /You don’t say. The editor will give you a brief introduction today. Come travel to Cambodia and how to exchange money!

Can I use RMB when traveling to Cambodia?

In fact, it is possible. As we all know, the common currency in Cambodia is riel, and the other common currency is the US dollar. But in fact, RMB is also circulating in Cambodia. Many official channels and some institutions can directly use RMB for consumption, but they usually give you Riel when exchanging!

Exchange rate

1 U.S. dollar is about 4,070 riel

10,000 riel is 18 yuan, and 1 yuan is 568.5 riel (the exchange rate is floating, for reference only)

Cambodia Currency Exchange Guide

Domestic Exchanges

The US dollar is the most common currency for everyone, so the editor recommends that you must carry some US dollars with you!

All banks in my country can exchange U.S. dollars, but everyone should note that if you want to exchange more than 1,000 U.S. dollars, you need to make an appointment in advance!

Currently, Cambodia only accepts new versions of USD and does not recognize USD issued before 1996. Only two dollars left. Cambodia doesn’t want it!

Another thing to note is that everyone must remember to change some change of one yuan or ten yuan for taxis and consumption when paying back money in the bank!

Overseas exchanges

If you come to Cambodia to change money, you can change money at the Cambodian airport, the National Bank of Cambodia, hotels and some street stalls. Just pay attention to yourself!

Cash withdrawal with UnionPay card

If you want to withdraw cash, you can withdraw it at ATMs in Cambodia. The ATMs here are mainly located in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, and their acceptance areas cover airports, department stores, scenic spots, hotels and other places frequently visited by Chinese tourists.

And everyone doesn’t want to know what’s in their heart. All ATMs here that accept UnionPay cards have Chinese interfaces.

The UnionPay card withdrawal fee mainly includes two parts, one is the domestic card-issuing bank's fee, and the other is the local ATM machine usage fee.

Credit card consumption

1. UnionPay

UnionPay cards are very popular here in Cambodia, and can be used by almost 80% of merchants. If your card does not have the UnionPay logo, please remember to ask the other party if it can be used. Generally speaking, when you swipe your card overseas, you don’t have to pay a handling fee!

2. Credit card

Credit cards can be used in many places, but everyone needs to pay the handling fee. But be aware that credit card fraud is quite serious in Southeast Asia. Please pay attention to your own safety!

Okay, here’s some information about currency exchange in Cambodia. Everybody put it away and be sure to exchange money! And stay safe!