Currency Exchange Rates for Travellers to South Africa October 2010 - Updated 30/10

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as South Africa has recently withdrawn an old series of R200 notes which were subject to widespread counterfeiting.

Most Credit Cards are accepted by the majority of  Vendors – Visa and Mastercard remain the most popular. Amex and Diners accepted at selected Vendors.

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

Foreign Exchange Rates for the most popular currencies are

In Our basket of Tourist Currencies over the last two months the Rand has only appreciated against the US Dollar and the Canadian Dollar. The Rand has weakened against all the other particularly the The Euro which is 4.4% stronger.The rates quoted were good at 06:20 CAT on Saturday 30 October 2010, are merely a guide, and do not take into account commissions and administrative fees. Decisions on currency issues should only be taken on advice from your chosen vendor. 

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

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