The Uruguayan peso is the legal tender used for all types of commercial transactions. The U.S. dollar is generally accepted in stores, supermarkets and restaurants. The U.S. dollar is generally accepted in stores, supermarkets and restaurants, and there are many exchange houses throughout the country with similar rates. The most commonly accepted credit cards are VISA and MasterCard.

In Uruguay the exchange rate regime is free. The exchange rate is determined in the market according to supply and demand. There are many exchange houses distributed throughout the country, so the tourist will have no problems to make transactions. Most of them are open from Monday to Friday from 1 to 6 p.m., but it is also possible to find exchange houses in large shopping malls that are open every day from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.



List of Exchange Houses

Banco de la República Exchange Rates

Although there is no pre-established fee, it is common to leave 10% of the total bill, as long as it does not include the cost of the service. It is also an urban norm to tip cab drivers.