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The currency is the Rand (ZAR), divided into 100 cents (c). Notes are in denominations of R200, R100, R50, R20 and R10.
Coins are in denominations of R5, R2, R1, 50c, 20c, 10c and 5c.
Traveller's Cheques are a safe way of carrying money around. You can exchange them at all banks. The disadvantage is that you cannot pay with them and you will need change when exchanging them into Rand. Use ATMs instead if possible.
Automated teller machines (ATMs), linked to all major international networks, are available throughout the country. You can use any Cirrus or Maestro card as well as all major credit and debit cards at the ATMs.
VISA and MasterCard's are accepted almost everywhere, while American Express and Diners Club are also accepted, but not as widely.
Most retail stores accept credit cards and pin based debit cards as payment.
VAT (Value Added Tax) is levied at 14% on almost all products in South Africa. By law advertised prices should be inclusive of VAT except when explicitly stated otherwise. Foreign passport holders may claim back the VAT on products that were bought in South Africa and is being taken out of the country, provided that the total value of the goods exceed R250. You need to do this before you embark on your flight home, and will have to produce the original tax invoice for the item. VAT Refund Administrator's offices are available at both OR Tambo and Cape Town International Airports. More tax refund information
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