Credit cards:
These can only currently be used in the very few expensive hotels in East Timor. Cirrus/Maestro credit cards can be used to withdraw US Dollars from an ATM.
ATM:
Cirrus/Maestro credit cards can be used to withdraw US Dollars from an ATM.
Travellers cheques:
Traveller's cheques are not widely exchangeable. Only some top-of-the-range hotels may be able to exchange them.
Banking hours:
Mon-Fri 0930-1530.
Currency restriction:
There are no restrictions on the import or export of local or foreign currency. However, amounts exceeding US$5,000 must be declared upon arrival.
Currency exchange:
Travellers should take plenty of cash. Both the Australian ANZ bank and the Portuguese Banco Nacional Ultramarino have branches in Dili. Banks will not exchange Pounds Sterling.