Cape Verde Escudo (CVE) = 100 centavos. Notes are in denominations of CVE5,000, 2,000, 1,000 and 500. Coins are in denominations
of CVE200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1.
Currency Exchange
Available at the airport and in local banks. Currency cannot be reconverted, except in Portugal.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
Credit cards are rarely used. A few major hotels accept Visa. Currency can be obtained in banks from credit cards but charges
are very high. There are ATMs in Sal, Praia and Sâo Vincent.
Traveller's Cheques
Accepted in main towns and tourist areas. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller’s
cheques in Pounds Sterling or US Dollars.
Banking Hours
Mon-Fri 0800-1400.
Exchange Rate Indicators
Date
Apr 07
£1.00=
CVE163.10
$1.00=
CVE82.50
Eur;1.00=
CVE110.28
uty Free
Overview
The following goods may be imported into Cape Verde without incurring customs duty:
• 200 cigarettes. • 1l of liquor. • A reasonable amount of perfume, lotion and eau de cologne in opened bottles.
Note: Currency must be declared on arrival.
There is, in principle, no free import of tobacco products and alcoholic beverages.
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