Money Use in Swaziland

Currency

The unit of currency is the Lilangeni (E - plural is Emalangeni), which is divided into 100 cents. It has the same value as the South African rand, which is also generally accepted, although it is no longer legal currency within Swaziland.

Exchange Rate

The Emalangeni is fixed to the South African rand. Costs of items are similar to that of items in South Africa, food is perhaps a little cheaper. The game reserves of Swaziland are noted to be of good value.

Banks

Barclays Bank has the most branches throughout Swaziland. Branch times are usually 08:30 - 14:30, Monday to Friday and on Saturdays 08:30 - 11:00. Traveller's cheques can be cashed in banks and most hotels.

Credit Cards

Most leading credit cards are widely accepted. Quite a few ATM machines accept credit cards.

Tipping

It is customary to tip caddies, taxi drivers, hotel & railway porters, room maids, stewards, waiters/waitresses, tour guides & game rangers 10-15%. Because of poor wages, tips are often heavily relied upon by staff.

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