Money
The currency of Cambodia is the Riel. Generally US Dollars and Thai Baht are used as often as the Riel, with local currency useful for smaller purchases such as taxis, snacks etc.
Riel notes come in 100, 200, 500, 1000, 5000, 10,000, 50,000 and 100,000 denominations, but the distinctive red 500 riel note is the most commonly used. Credit cards and travellers cheques are not common but are catching on. Naturally US dollar travellers checks are much more easily cashed than any other kind.
When accepting money, inspect the bills. Damaged Riel is acceptable tender, but the smallest tear in a large US note renders it worthless. There are banks in all of the larger provincial capitals, including Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Sihanoukville. Banks can change money, effect telegraphic transfers and some banks can cash travelers checks and accept Visa cards.
Warning:
There's not many ATM's in Cambodia outside of Phnom Penh and at some machines
you cannot access foreign accounts...!
