Currency Guide Jordan

Currency

Jordan Dinars = 100 piaster(s) or qirsh. Notes are in denominations JOD50, 20, 10, 5, 1

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Credit Cards

American Express, Visa, MasterCard and Diners Club are the most widely accepted credit cards and can be used at major hotels, restaurants and tourist shops; cash can be withdrawn from inside banks. It is best to keep some cash on you as Jordan is still largely a cash based economy.

Currency Regulations

The import and export of local and foreign currencies is free.

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Currency Exchange

Foreign currency and travellers cheques can be changed at any bank, moneychanger and some of the bigger hotels, Moneychangers generally give the better rate of exchange.

Banks

The banking hours in Jordan are Sat-Thurs 0830-1500. During Ramadan the banking hours are 0830-1000, although some banks open in the afternoon.

Exchange Rate History

Date   JOD Rate
01/01/02   0.966
01/01/03   1.070
01/01/04   1.180
01/01/05   1.274
01/01/06   1.142

A rough guide to the tourists rates for the Jordanian Dinar since the beginning of 2002

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