• The currency in Honduras is the Lempira. As of November 2004, US$1.00 = Lps18.70
• Visa, American Express and Master Card are widely accepted.
• It is impossible to cash personal checks in Honduras.
• Traveler’s checks are accepted.
• US Dollars are accepted in most parts, whereas European currencies such as the Euro are not.
• Banking hours are 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
• Banking facilities on the Bay Islands in particular are limited.

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