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Learn about Uzbekistan's currency, the best ways to exchange money, and useful financial tips for travelers.

All payments in Uzbekistan are made in the national currency, Uzbek soums (UZS).

Dollars/euros/rubles are exchanged at exchange offices. Uzbek banks no longer accept old and even minimally damaged banknotes for exchange. Only new banknotes issued no earlier than 2009 should be imported, without creases, bends, inscriptions, seals or any other markings. Exchange offices are available in banks, airports, railway stations (open from 09:00 to 22:00 on weekdays and from 09:00 to 16:00 on weekends), large hotels (around the clock). In the absence of a customs declaration, it is necessary to change only the amount that is expected to be spent. It is impossible to exchange non-withdrawn local currency without a customs declaration.

There are 24-hour ATMs in Tashkent, Samarkand and other major cities where you can exchange cash (US dollars and euros) or withdraw cash from a card with an exchange rate at the bank's exchange rate. The ATM issues money immediately in the local currency.

Any amount can be exported from Uzbekistan, but not exceeding the amount of the imported currency in accordance with the entry declaration. If you export less than USD 6,000 in cash, you do not need to fill out a declaration.

If you have additionally withdrawn cash from your bank cards in Uzbekistan, and the amount at departure exceeds the imported amount, you must obtain a bank statement on the withdrawal of additional funds. In this case, you can withdraw any amount by declaring it.

The import and export of national currency is allowed only in the amount of 50 minimum wages in the Republic of Uzbekistan.

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