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Cambodia Cambodia Currency Guide

The currency of Cambodia and how to prepare for payments — all on one page.

Currency

Cambodian Riel

KHR

Checking rates

Check with your bank app or card issuer before you go

The rate and fees you actually pay differ by bank and card issuer.

Payment Tips to Remember

Always pay in the local currency

If a terminal asks whether to charge in your home currency, always choose the local currency. Choosing your home currency triggers DCC (dynamic currency conversion), which adds a hidden markup.

Set up a travel card before you fly

Prepaid multi-currency travel cards let you convert money in the app beforehand and pay like a debit card locally. Fees are usually lower than cash exchange counters, and you can freeze the card instantly from the app if lost.

Airport exchange counters: last resort

Airport counters are convenient but tend to offer some of the worst rates. If you need cash, exchange via your bank's app before departure or consider withdrawing from a local ATM.

Check ATM fees on screen

Local ATMs may add their own operator fee. Check the fee shown on the confirmation screen before proceeding. If the ATM offers conversion to your home currency (DCC), choosing the local currency is usually better.

Keep some small cash

Every country has places that don't take cards — markets, tips, small transport. Carrying a small amount of cash in separate places keeps you covered.

Cards for Abroad

Explore the Wise multi-currency card

One account holding 40+ currencies, converting and paying at mid-market based rates. Handy for multi-country trips — no need to exchange for each currency separately.

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Local data

Get an eSIM for Cambodia before you go

Activate mobile data with a QR code instead of swapping SIM cards. Buy it before departure and switch it on the moment you land.

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City Guides in Cambodia

Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh is Cambodia's capital and largest city, serving as the center of administration, economy, and culture. It makes an excellent starting point for a trip through Cambodia.

Angkor

Angkor is an archaeological site north of Tonlé Sap Lake in northwestern Cambodia, once the capital of the Khmer Empire from the 9th to the 15th century. Walking among its magnificent temples, visitors can sense the traces of the ancient kingdom.

Siem Reap

Siem Reap is the gateway city for exploring the Angkor temple complex, including Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, and Bayon. South of the city lies Tonlé Sap, Southeast Asia's largest lake, which is also worth visiting.

Battambang

Battambang is a city in northwestern Cambodia and the country's second largest. It's a pleasant place to stroll around at a relaxed pace and enjoy the charm of a modest provincial town.

Sihanoukville

Sihanoukville is a beach city on the Gulf of Thailand in southwestern Cambodia, where sandy beaches and wetlands line the coast. It's also a great base for visiting the small islands nearby.