Foreign Exchange Rates August 28th 2010

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Foreign exchange transactions can be carried out at all major branches of South Africas leading banks as well as bureaux de change at most international entry points. Some Major International Hotels can also assist you in regard to foreign exchange.

When concluding foreign exchange transactions with other than a commercial bank be aware of counterfeit currency especially R200 notes

as South Africa has recently withdrawn an old series of R200 notes which were subject to counterfeiting.

Most Credit Cards are accepted by Most Vendors – Visa and Mastercard remain the most popular. 

Foreign exchange can be effected by converting cash to plastic on arrival in South Africa.

Foreign Exchange Rates for the most popular currencies are

The rates quoted were good at 06:30am CAT on Saturday 28th August 2010, and do not take into account commissions and administrative fees.

For up to date rates and costs involved visit Currencies Direct - Money without Frontiers

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