How to order Bolivian Boliviano
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Order your Bolivian Boliviano online via our click & collect currency service. Choose your collection date and pick up from your local M&S store's bureau de change.
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Buy Bolivian Boliviano in person from a participating M&S store. With locations nationwide - many open seven days a week and late into the evening - you can buy your Travel Money at your convenience.
Why buy Bolivian Boliviano from M&S Travel Money?
Planning a trip of a lifetime to Bolivia? Get travel-ready with M&S Travel Money. We're on hand to help you get the most of your BOB, with:
- Stores open 7 days a week.*
- A choice of collection and buying options.
- A buy back service for you to exchange leftover currency.
*Store opening hours vary.
What you need to know about the Bolivian Boliviano currency
The official currency of Bolivia is the Bolivian Boliviano. Its currency code is BOB and its symbol is $b. Each Boliviano is made up of 100 Centavos.
Coins include:
Centavo2, Centavo5, Centavo10, Centavo20, Centavo50, $b1, $b2, $b5
Banknotes include:
$b10, $b20, $b50, $b100, $b200
You can buy Bolivian Boliviano online using M&S Travel Money's click & collect service.
Please note not all denominations are available to exchange.
How to sell Bolivian Boliviano back to M&S Travel Money
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Guide to Bolivia
Bolivia is a unique destination where nature and culture blend. From the salt flats of Uyuni to La Paz's markets, it offers something for every type of tourist.
East of Brazil, the country has breathtaking natural beauty and diverse landscapes, including the Amazon Basin rainforest, Andes Mountains and the Atacama Desert, as well as bustling cities.
Whether you hike through the jungles, cruise across Lake Titicaca, or browse Andean textiles at a traditional market, Bolivia is where you can create memories to last a lifetime.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can use credit and debit cards throughout Bolivia, although many businesses - especially in rural areas - operate on a cash-only basis. Carrying cash Bolivian Boliviano also helps you avoid the fees, charges, and unfavourable exchange rates associated with making card payments abroad.
Bolivia is a low-cost destination, though the amount of BOB you need largely depends on your travel plans.
Typical prices include:
- Meal at an inexpensive restaurant: $b12.43 (£1.42)
- Domestic beer: $b9.79 (£1.12)
- Cup of coffee: $b16.79 (£1.92)
- Bottle of water: $b3.98 (£0.45)
Check out the current GBP to BOB exchange rate using our currency converter.
No other currency than the Bolivian Boliviano is accepted in Bolivia.
British passport holders can visit Bolivia for up to 90 days without a visa. For more information regarding Bolivia’s entry requirements, go to GOV.UK.
Tipping isn’t expected in Bolivia.
The official language of Bolivia is Castilian Spanish. You might also hear Indigenous languages spoken.
Bolivia is a generally considered a safe destination for tourists, but you should always check the latest government advice before travelling. Visit GOV.UK for further information.
Between May and October is widely considered the best time to visit Bolivia. The weather is dry, there’s a low chance of rain, and crowds are smaller.
Other popular currencies
If you’re planning a future holiday or a trip that takes in multiple destinations, these other currencies may be useful: