Burundi — Shopping
Shopping
Local crafts, particularly basketwork, make excellent buys.
Shopping hours: Mon-Fri 0830-1200 and 1500; Sat 0830-1230.
Currency
Burundi Franc (BIF) = 100 centimes. Notes are in denominations of BIF5,000, 1,000, 500, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of BIF10, 5 and 1.
Currency Exchange
All exchange transactions must be conducted through one of the main banks in Bujumbura or Gitega.
Credit Cards, Debit Cards, and ATMs
Major credit cards are not generally accepted; there is limited use in some major hotels.
Travelers Checks
To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveler's checks in US Dollars or Euros. Commission rates are usually high.
Currency Restrictions
The import and export of local currency is limited to BIF2000. The import and export of foreign currency is unlimted, subject to declaration.
Banking Hours
Mon-Fri, mornings only.
Exchange Rate
| 1.00 GBP = 1978.31 BIF |
| 1.00 USD = 1231.5 BIF |
| 1.00 EUR = 1738.42 BIF |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
