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The official currency is the Bahraini Dinar (BHD), divided into 1,000 fils. Notes come in denominations of 500 fils, and 1, 5, 10 and 20 dinars. The BD is linked to the U.S. Dollar at a rate of US$1=BD 0.375. Money can be exchanged at the airport, bureau de change (which usually offer the best rates), commercial banks in Manama or at moneychangers operating in the souq. ATMs are available in the larger towns. Credit cards and travelers checks are widely accepted at hotels and the larger retail stores, but smaller shops generally prefer cash. It is easiest to carry travelers checks in U.S. dollars to avoid additional charges. Most offices, businesses and government departments are closed on fridays as it is a weekly holiday. Banks are usually open 7.30am-12pm and 3.30pm-5.30pm, Saturday to Wednesday, and 7.30am-11am Thursdays.
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