Celestial Mountains Travel Encyclopedia of Kyrgyzstan

• Q: What is the most accepted method of payment in Kyrgyzstan?
• A: The Kyrgyz economy is basically cash based. As a result, you need to give plenty of thought to the questions of:
  • how much you will need – Try not to carry more than you need for your immediate needs – but make sure you have enough in one form or another
  • how to keep it secure - Try not to carry all your money in one form – use cash, travelers cheques, and credit cards – but remember that Credit cards are not widely accepted in Kyrgyzstan.
  • if you need to get extra, can you? – Think about how you might arrange a money transfer (e.g. by Western Union – they may need passwords).
  Is it possible to get some local currency before you travel – we think it is unlikely – so bring some small notes (US Dollars are usual in Kyrgyzstan – or Euro) to change and pay for taxis, tips etc., not too many, however, as small notes attract a lower rate of exchange. Our company accepts credit card payments and bank transfers.

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