CURRENCY

Currency
The currency unit is the peso ($ or CLP), which exists in banknotes of $500, $1000, $2000, $5.000, $10.000 and $20.000, and metallic coins of $1, $5, $10, $50, $100 and $500. The check is a honored commercial document, and in general, they are received when the issuer has been identified.

Money Exchange: Money may be exchanged at some airports, hotels, banks and money exchange offices. The best rates are usually found in money exchange offices. These are located in the downtown areas of most major cities. In Santiago they are found in Providencia and in the main shopping centers. Changing money in the streets is not advisable.

Credit cards
Credit cards are widely used and accepted. There is no surcharge for their use. The most commonly accepted cards are Visa, Master Card and Diners Club. In medium to large businesses, American Express is also honored. Exchange rates for credit cards are quite good. Most small, rural towns have cash economies, so have cash handy when going out of the beaten path.

Teller Machines
In commercial and banking areas, it is easy to find automatic teller machines (Redbanc network) honoring cards of every local bank, as well as Cirrus cards, everyday and 24 hours a day. Exchange rates are very good.