The currency of the country is the Rand (R) (100 cents equals R1.00). Currency and travellers cheques can be exchanged at banks and. Major international credit cards such as American Express, Bank of America, Diners, MasterCard, Visa and their affiliates are accepted. However use may be restricted in small towns and country areas. The relatively low value of the Rand to other major currencies makes the country financially attractive to the foreign gay traveller. At the time of writing one US Dollar could buy around Nine Rand and One British Pound could buy around Twelve Rand.

South Africa has a sophisticated, world-class banking system that operates much like in other Western countries. Automatic teller machines (ATMs) are situated outside most banks in towns and cities and operate 24 hours a day. Most commercial banks are open from 09.00 - 15.30, Mondays to Fridays; from 08.30-11.00 on Saturdays. Credit cards are not generally accepted for the purchase of petrol/fuel. Please visit the MCY site to view the latest exchange rate of the Rand with other major currencies, or use the convenient currency convertor by clicking below.

CURRENCY CONVERTER (converter will open in seperate window)