All cash payments are made by the national currency of the Republic of Uzbekistan – SOM. Foreign currency can be exchanged at banks and exchange offices located in airports, train stations and major markets. Preferred currency is the US dollar and the Euro. In provincial countries the currency exchange is problematic, we recommend to do it in Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara, if on the way, ask for help from your guideon this matter. Credit cards like VISA, MASTER CARD are accepted in many major banks, hotels, shops and restaurants.
Attention! The import of currency of any kind is unlimited, but the export – not larger from imported and the declared amount – will be checked on departure from Uzbekistan. Cash currency, in excess of the amountfrom the imported sum, specified in the customs declaration shall be confiscated by the customs authorities when entering the country.
Undeclared cash currency resources and values are also subjected to the confiscation. Cash currency of any kind available on the bank plastic cards (VISA, MASTER CARD, etc.) are not subjected to declaration.