Destination Guides
Andorra

 
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Currency

Although most currencies are accepted, the main currency in circulation is the Euro. Euro (Eur;) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of Eur;500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of Eur;2, 1 and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.

 
Currency exchange

Andorran banks and bureaux de change will exchange foreign currency.

 
Credit & debit cards

American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted, as well as Eurocheque cards.

 
Traveller's cheques

To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in Euros, Pounds Sterling and US Dollars.

 
Currency restrictions

There are no restrictions when entering or exiting the country, but French and Spanish authorities may carry out formalities on departure.

 
Exchange rates

Date Jul 06
£1.00= Eur;1.45
$1.00= Eur;0.79

 
Banking hours

Mon-Fri 0900-1300 and 1500-1700, Sat 0900-1200.

 
 
uty Free
 

Andorra is a duty free zone, but travellers should check French/Spanish regulations as both these countries maintain customs control at the borders.

 
Prohibited/restricted items

Narcotics, firearms, ammunition, explosives (including fireworks), flick knives, pornography, horror comics, radio transmitters, certain foodstuffs, plants, flowers, animals and birds and items made from endangered species. No works of art can be exported without permission.