• Introduction
• Travel Information
• Money and Banking
• Communication
• Health Care and Security
• Shopping
• Things to See and Do
• Where to Stay
• Where to Eat and Drink

Money and Banking

Currency

As with the rest of Cambodia, the Cambodian Riel is the national currency and the US Dollar is the de facto currency. Pay for large expenses using dollars and retain riel for small, one-off purchases like drinks or cigarettes. Currency rates fluctuate but as a guide there are 4000 riel to $1.

Currency Exchanges

Most of the local banks will change currency for you. However, it can pay to use local exchanges as the banks tend to adhere to the rates set by world currency markets. There are currency exchanges all over Siem Reap and many located in the Old Market area. Compare the rates of exchange at individual exchanges to get the best rate.

Sending and Receiving Money

Many of Siem Reap’s Banks have ATMs. It is also possible to withdraw money using a credit card and passport. Different banks have different charges for this service. A common charge is a flat-rate of $5 for withdraws up to $100, and 2% for withdraws over $100.

Western Union has counters in many of the banks. Look for the yellow and black signs outside. Some banks also offer a Moneygram service. Again, this is generally advertised outside.

Local Banks

ANZ Royal Bank (Cambodia) Ltd.
Head Office: Achamean Street opposite the Children’s Hospital
Tel: 023 726 900 (ATM)

Cambodia Asia Bank
Corner of Sivatha Road and National Road #6., next to the Angkor Holiday Hotel.
Currency Exchange, Western union
Open: Mon - Sun 7:30am - 11:00pm
Tel: 063-964 741, Fax: 063-964 743.

Cambodian Commercial Bank (CCB)
N° 130, Sivatha Road
Tel: 063 964 392

Cambodian Public Bank
National Road No.6, Apsara Angkor Hotel
Tel: 063 964 777

Canadia Bank
Old Market area
Tel: 063 964 808, Fax063 964 809

Krung Thai Bank Public Co. Ltd.
N° 10-11, Sivatha Road
Tel: 063 964 758

Mekong Bank
N° 43, Sivatha Street
Tel: 063-964 417

UCB - Union Commercial Bank Plc.
Corner of Tep Vong and Oum Chhay St.
Tel: 063 963 703-4

Communication

Public Telephone
The Cambodia Country Code is 855, and the Siem Reap Provincial Code is 063. Calls cost 300-500 riel per minute for local calls, and $1 per minute for international calls. It is more expensive to call within Asia than to call Europe, Australia or USA. Mobile phone numbers in Cambodia start with 011, 012, 015, 016 and 092. Phone cards are available at the post office, shops and at street stands.

Internet Services
There are many internet cafés in town and access is also available in some hotels. The usual cost is from 75¢ to $1 per hour. Internet World: 150m east of the river on National Road No.6, Siem Reap.

Post Office
The Siem Reap Post Office is located on Pokambor Ave. by the river. (See map) Take your mail directly to the post office, and be sure they stamp it. To send parcels, use the Express EMS service located at the counter. It opens daily from 7:00am to 5:30pm. It offers a reliable service plus domestic and international telephone and FAX calls. P.O. boxes are also available.