Information Bulletin - World Statistics Congress

Currency
The legal tender is the Hong Kong Dollar (HK$), which is linked to the US Dollar (US$) at a rate of about
HK$7.80 to US$1, although exchange rates may fluctuate slightly. Hong Kong bank notes are issued by
the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and three banks (The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation
Limited, Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited and Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited), and
vary in design and colour for each denomination.
Money exchange
You can exchange your currency for Hong Kong Dollars at authorised money exchangers. At the
Hong Kong International Airport, currency exchange counters are conveniently open from early
morning to late at night. There are 24-hour automated teller machines. The exchange rate fluctuates
daily depending on the money market.
ATM
Traveller’s cheques and credit cards
Automated teller machines (ATMs) can be found almost everywhere to provide 24-hour
cash withdrawal (HK$) facilities for credit card holders.
Traveller’s cheques are accepted by leading banks and hotels.
International credit cards such as American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard are also widely
acceptable at hotels, retail shops and restaurants. Such premises usually display stickers of accepted cards at
their entrance.
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