Pula (BWP; symbol P) = 100 thebe. Notes are in denominations of P100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of P5, 2 and 1, and 50, 25, 10 and 5 thebe.

Money should be exchanged in banks at market rates. There are four main commercial banks in the country (Barclays Bank of Botswana, First National Bank, Stanbic Bank Botswana and Standard Chartered Bank) with branches in major towns and villages. Owing to limited facilities in small villages, it is advisable to change money at the airport or in major towns, where credit card cash advances may also be available. There are also exchange bureaux at major border posts.

American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted. ATMs are available in most larger cities and towns.

To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller’s cheques in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling. Traveller’s cheques are accepted in large cities but with a high surcharge.

Mon-Fri 0800-1700; Sat 0815-1045. Most banks work these core hours with occasional regional differences.

Date	Apr 07
£1.00=	P12.35
$1.00=	P6.25
Eur;1.00=	P8.35

The following goods may be imported into Botswana without incurring customs duty:

• 400 cigarettes and 50 cigars and 250g of tobacco.
• 2l of wine and 1l of spirits.
• 50ml of perfume and 250ml of eau de toilette.
• Goods up to the value of P1,039.