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What is the most commonly used currency in Laos?

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Jan 26, 2024

2 years ago

Pauline *******

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Which currency is most commonly used in Laos? Any advice greatly appreciated.

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The most commonly used currency in Laos is the Lao Kip. However, Thai Baht and US Dollars are also widely accepted, with many places allowing you to make payments in Thai Baht, especially in regions close to the border. It's important to note that any change received will typically be in Kip.

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Pauline *******

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Thanks folks I think I have the info I need now.

2 years ago

Steven **********

Thai baht is readily accepted

2 years ago

Gray ******

Any Kip you have at exit will be yours forever, nobody outside of Laos wants it.

2 years ago

Nigel **************

You can use Thai baht US Dollars but the change will be in kip. Bring small bills.

2 years ago

Nigel **************

@Gray *****

but it's illegal to take Kip outside the country anyway 😄

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Vitico ********

In savannakhet you can directly use thai baht most anywhere

2 years ago

Andy **********

@Vitico *******

Of course you can when it's 579 kip to the baht

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Todd *********

Laos Kip

2 years ago

Duncan **********

The Kip of course. THB and USD easy to change there

2 years ago

Ling *****

Local currency is Kip. You can exchange Thai Baht there.

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Ling *****

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