What sort of money, dollars or Tanzanian Shillings?
Tanzania has the shilling which is divided into 100 cents. It is illegal to import or export the currency. Visitors may bring in as much foreign currency as they wish without declaration. You may exchange money at the airport, banks, and some tourist places. You also can withdraw cash from most international banks’ ATM machines, but $2-4 USD surcharges apply for each transaction. ATMs are available in the main cities. Visa and MasterCard are accepted by most top hotels and lodges. Traveller cheques are recommended but have a poor exchange rate. In Zanzibar foreign currency has to be declared and changed at official exchange offices. It is recommended to carry 2000 and above series US Dollar bills. The bills below 2000 series are not accepted at most banks, hotels and local shops.
Tanzania has the shilling which is divided into 100 cents. It is illegal to import or export the currency. Visitors may bring in as much foreign currency as they wish without declaration. You may exchange money at the airport, banks, and some tourist places. You also can withdraw cash from most international banks’ ATM machines, but 2-4% surcharges will apply for each transaction. ATMs are available in the main cities. Visa and MasterCard are accepted by most top hotels and lodges. Traveller cheques are recommended but have a poor exchange rate. In Zanzibar foreign currency has to be declared and changed at official exchange offices. It is recommended to carry 2003 and above series US Dollar bills. The bills below 2003 series are not accepted at most banks, hotels and local shops.
