Traveler's Checks and Credit Cards
Main Addresses for Traveler's Cheques
Banks
ATM's in Kenya
Currency Converter
Kenya currency is based on the decimal system. The unit of currency is the shilling, divided into 100 cents. Coins are denominated in 5,10, and 50 cents and 1, 5, and 20 shillings and notes in 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 shillings. Visitors should exchange any surplus Kenya currency at a bank prior to leaving. Kenya currency can be used for the payment of airport departure tax by non-Kenyans but not for purchases in airport duty free shops. It is illegal to destroy or deface Kenya currency and the offense carries the possibility of a fine and a prison sentence. Visitors are strongly advised to avoid 'street dealers' and to change currency only at banks or authorized hotels.
Most major credit cards and traveler's checks are accepted in urban and tourist areas. Carry cash in a concealed location, and use credit cards or traveler's checks for most of your transactions. American Express and Diners Club cards are accepted by most high-end hotels, restaurants and stores. Visa and MasterCard are honored by most restaurants, stores, hotels, car rentals, firms, etc. American Express, Thomas Cook, Visa and MasterCard Traveler's Checks are widely accepted.
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American Express
Nairobi
Bruce House, Standard Street (254)(2) 334722/230384 Nairobi Usaid Building, Parklands Road (254)(2) 751613 |
Almost all city and town banks have a 'Bureau de Change'. Sometimes these are open longer than the normal banking hours of 9 am to 2 or 2.30 pm, Monday through Friday. Most banks are also open from 9 to 11 am on Saturdays. There are 24 hour banking facilities at both international airports.
MasterCard/Cirrus ATM locator
In Kenya, look for Trust Bank of Kenya ATMs Visa ATM locator
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In Kenya, look for Trust Bank of Kenya ATMs Visa ATM locator
External sites are not endorsed by GeoPassage.