Currency Information
The Namibian Dollar (NAD; symbol N$) is in note denominations of N$200, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of N$5, N$1, 50 cents, 10 cents and 5 cents. It is pegged to the South African Rand (R) on a 1:1 basis (South African Rand = 100 cents). The South African Rand is also legal tender in Namibia.

Currency Exchange
Traveler’s cheques can be exchanged during normal banking hours at any of the commercial banks, or at Bureau de change offices and major hotels. A better rate of exchange can be obtained on travelers cheques than on cash.

Credit / Debit Card Information
MasterCard and Visa are generally accepted by commercial banks, ATM machines and most businesses.

Travelers Cheque Advice
To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveler’s cheques in US Dollars or South African Rand.

Currency Restrictions
A person is allowed to bring in or out cash N$50,000 without any restriction. The import of foreign currency by visitors is unlimited, provided it is declared upon arrival. Export of foreign currency is unlimited up to the amount imported and declared as long as the departure is within 12 months. No limits exist for travel between Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa and Swaziland as these countries are members of the same common monetary area (Southern African Customs Union-SACU).

Banking Hours
Mon-Fri 0900-1530, Sat 0900-1230, Sun closed.