The Kuwait Dinar
is the official currency in Kuwait.
1 Kuwait Dinar (KD) = 1000 fils.
Notes
are in denominations of KD 1, 5, 10, and 20. Also 250 and 500 fils.
Coins are in denominations of 5, 10,
20 50 and 100 fils.
Credit &
debit cards
American Express, MasterCard, Diners Club and Visa are accepted.
Please check with your credit or debit card company for details
of merchant acceptability and other services which may be available.
Travellers cheques
Travellers cheques are widely accepted. To
avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to
take travellers cheques in United States Dollars or Pounds Sterling.
Exchange rate indicators
The following figures should be perceived as a guide to the movements
of the Kuwait Dinar against the US Dollar and UK Pounds Sterling:
Date
Nov’07
UK
£1.00=
0.579
US
$1.00=
0.278
Currency restrictions
There are no restrictions on the export and import of local or foreign
currency.
Banking hours
Banks are open from Sunday to Thursday 8.00 am to 12.00 pm.
