BCEL is open from 8:30-16:00, exchanges US dollars, Euros, Thai Bath, traveler cheques; gives cash advances on credit cards, ATM; Lao Development Bank, exchanges US dollars, Euros, traveler cheques. The Agriculture Bank exchanges US dollars.

  • Luang Namtha, Sing District,  Long District: BCEL Bank available exchanges US dollars, Euros, Thai Bath, traveler cheques; gives cash advances on credit cards, ATM
  • Vieng Phoukha District: exchanges US dollars
  • Nalae District: Non-exchanges

Bank accepts

  • Cash such as: Laos “Kip”, Thailand “Bath”, USA “US$”, European “EURO”.
  • Credit card such as: PLUSCIRRUSVISA, MasterCardMaestroCashpointJCBChina UnionPayand Diners Club.

Luang Namtha Trek or Phou Iu Travel & Ecotourism also accepts PayPal.

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