Icelandic Krona (ISK) = 100 aurar. Notes are in denominations of ISK5000, 2000, 1000, 500, 100, 50 and 10. Coins are in denominations of ISK100, 50, 10, 5 and 1.

Foreign currencies can be exchanged in all major banks, some of which (such as the Landesbankí at Reykjavík airport) are open 24 hours. Most hotels also provide their guests with exchange services. Exchange services are also available from The Change Group, which has offices at Reykjavík airport, the Tourist Information Centre and in central Reykjavík.

American Express, Diners Club, Europay, MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted. ATMs are also available throughout the country.

Widely used. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars.

The import and export of local currency is unrestricted. When entering Iceland a tourist may bring an unlimited amount of domestic or foreign currency; the same applies when leaving Iceland.

Mon-Fri 0915-1600.