Pataca (MOP; symbol MOP$) = 100 avos. Notes are in denominations of MOP$1,000, 500, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of MOP$10, 5, 2 and 1, and 50, 20 and 10 avos. Hong Kong Dollars are widely accepted.

Note: The Pataca is loosely pegged to the Hong Kong Dollar.

Foreign currency can be exchanged at hotels, banks and licensed bureaux de change. There are 24-hour exchange counters at Macau International Airport (Taipa Island), and the Lisboa Hotel (Macau).

MasterCard and Visa are accepted. Numerous ATMs are available for cash withdrawal by credit card.

These may be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and at many hotels. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars, Pounds Sterling or Euros.

Mon-Fri 0900-1700, Sat 0900-1200.