Phnom Penh Useful Tips (Banks and exchange)

Banks and exchange Travellers' cheques can be cashed at virtually any bank around town for a commission of two per cent. For credit-card cash advances, either the Cambodian Commercial Bank or the Foreign Trade Bank of Cambodia can assist. Most banks are open Mon-Fri 8.30am-3.30pm, and a few are open until 11.30am on Saturday. The best rates for changing dollars into riel can be found at the moneychangers in and around the central market.

Cambodian Commercial Bank, 26 Monivong Blvd (tel 023/426145); Canadia Bank, 265-269 Street 110 (tel 023/724672); First Commercial Bank, 263 Street 110 (tel 023/210026); First Overseas Bank, 20 Street 114 (tel 023/213023); Foreign Trade Bank of Cambodia, 26 Norodom Blvd (tel 023/724466); Standard Chartered Bank, 89 Norodom Blvd (tel 023/216685).

Western Union Money transfer is available at FCC and at Sampan Tour (48 Street 240).