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What is the most commonly used currency in Laos?

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Jan 26, 2024
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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.
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Steven **********
Thai baht is readily accepted ๏ฟผ
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Gray ******
Any Kip you have at exit will be yours forever, nobody outside of Laos wants it.
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Nigel **************
You can use Thai baht US Dollars but the change will be in kip. Bring small bills.
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Nigel **************
@Gray *****
 but it's illegal to take Kip outside the country anyway ๐Ÿ˜„
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Vitico ********
In savannakhet you can directly use thai baht most anywhere
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Andy **********
@Vitico *******
 Of course you can when it's 579 kip to the baht
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Todd *********
Laos Kip
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Duncan **********
The Kip of course. THB and USD easy to change there
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Ling *****
Local currency is Kip. You can exchange Thai Baht there.
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