Places in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan - Money

Currency & Money

Currency information

Azerbaijani Manat (AZN, Symbol ₼) = 100 qapik. Notes are in denominations of 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, and 1 AZN. Coins are in denominations of 50, 20, 10, 5, 3, and 1 qapik.

Credit cards

In Azerbaijan, Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted, especially in Baku's major hotels, restaurants, and retail outlets. However, acceptance of American Express and Discover cards is limited. Outside of Baku and in smaller establishments, cash is often preferred.

ATM

There are many ATMs in Azerbaijan, mostly in Baku. Major banks such as ABB, Kapital Bank, and PASHA Bank operate extensive ATM networks. These ATMs typically accept international cards and dispense Azerbaijani manat.

Banking hours

Mon-Fri 09:30-17:30.

Currency restriction

Residents and non-residents are permitted to bring any amount of foreign currency into Azerbaijan without restrictions, provided they declare and comply with customs procedures.

When departing the country, up to the equivalent of USD 10,000 in cash can be taken out through an oral declaration to customs authorities. For amounts between USD 10,000 and USD 50,000, individuals must provide a written declaration and submit customs documents confirming that the amount was previously brought into Azerbaijan in cash.

Currency exchange

Currency exchange services are readily available at banks, official exchange offices, airports, and major hotels. USD is widely accepted and offers favourable exchange rates compared to other currencies.

Visa and passport information is updated regularly and is correct at the time of publishing. You should verify critical travel information independently with the relevant embassy before you travel.
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