Banks around town can exchange various currencies, each traveler’s cheques and advance money on a credit card. All have helpful, English-speaking tellers. Sihanoukville, Koh Kong and Kaput have ATMs but small neighboring towns, including Kep, do not.
US Dollar or Cambodia Riel?
Both currencies are accepted throughout Cambodia although is best to carry some Riel for small purchases. Make sure your US dollar notes are in good condition; bills of $10 or more with the slightest rip or tear will not be accepted. Some banks will exchange old notes for new ones but this is not common practice.
Changing money
Banks, supermarkets and street stalls will change money for you at fair rates. Te Lee Hong Money Exchange located before the market on the right has good rates and can change almost any currency. If you are heading to Thailand, you can change you Riel or Dollars into Thai Baht on the Cambodia side at a good rate. The money changers at the border crossings offer very poor rates.
