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on Macau. In this video we'll share our experiences with currency exchange
counters in Macau so you can use this guide to make your travel smoother in
Macau. The Macau Pataca or Macanese Pataca
or MOP for short is the official currency in Macau; however Hong Kong
dollars are accepted everywhere Macau as its a wider circulated currency. Another
reason is that Hong Kong dollars are easier to convert back to other
currencies outside of Macau. The Macau Pataca or MOP is pegged with the Hong Kong
dollar and accepted by it Macau vendors on a one-to-one rate everywhere in Macau
if you're visiting Macau for a short period then we suggest changing currency
into Hong Kong dollars which is very easy in Macau at any of the many
currency exchange counters. There are two major tourist sections of Macau: the
Macau Peninsula which is the old Macau and Taipa which is the newer part with
the Las Vegas Strip like resorts and casinos. You can find many currency
counters on the Macau Peninsula side, however you will not be able to find any
private money change counters on the Taipa side but this is not a problem
as you can walk into any casino and change currency in Macau. In Macau you
can also walk into any bank and change currency. You will need an ID or a
passport to change money in a bank
in Macau you'll find money exchange counters at the airport, ferry terminals,
hotels, casinos, and tourist areas. Look for a casa de cambio on the Macau
Peninsula side which means house of change. If you're changing a large amount
of currency then shop around and don't forget to check out Hotel Lisboa's
currency exchange counters. They have three. Another place to try is Soi Cheong
money changer. It has nine branches located near tourist areas in Macau like
Senada Square, They're also located across the
Rio Hotel and Casino and they also have one and Zuhai railway station along
with the outer harbour ferry terminal. Also check out Parkway exchange also
known as P&W exchange which has ten branches in Macau. They have branches
located near Senado square and on the Chan Kok building which is besides
Holiday Inn in Macau. There's also Casa de cambio Asia also known as Asia
exchange which is four branches in Macau. They're also located on senado square
and near the lisboa and Holiday Inn and Rio Hotel and Casino. If you're around
senado square or the lisboa hotel, you're guaranteed to run into several currency
exchange counters. When in Macau always have cash on hand as cash is king and
Macau small vendors and most taxi drivers don't take credit cards. Remember
to change any left over Macau patacas to Hong Kong dollars or US dollars before
you leave Macau to keep things simple. By the way you can definitely find an ATM
machine at any hotel. Let the good times roll in Macau. You won't have any
problem changing currency in Macau
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