How to order Botswana Pula
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Order your Botswana Pula 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 Botswana Pula 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 Botswana Pula from M&S Travel Money?
Renowned for its natural beauty and iconic landscapes, Botswana is a one-of-a-kind destination. Get travel-ready with M&S Travel Money, where you can expect:
- 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 Botswana Pula currency
The Botswana Pula, also known as the Botswana Dollar, is Botswana's official currency. Its currency code is BWP and its symbol is P. Each Pula is divided into 100 Thebe (t).
The Botswana Pula comes in both coins and banknotes.
Coins include:
5t (Thebe), 10t, 25t, 50t, P1 (Pula), P2, P5
Banknotes include:
P10, P20, P50, P100, P200
You can buy Botswana Pula online using M&S Travel Money's click & collect service.
Please note not all denominations are available to exchange.
Guide to Botswana
In the heart of Africa, Botswana is a paradise for nature lovers, offering some of the best wildlife encounters in the world.
The lure of the wild is irresistible in Botswana. Adventurous types can explore the Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro, embark on a safari in Savuti, or sleep under a star-studded Kalahari sky. For something more relaxing, you can learn about the ancient San culture in Kalahari, or unwind in a luxurious safari tent in the Chobe National Park.
Whether you're an adventurer or a leisure seeker, Botswana has something to offer every type of traveller.
You can check the latest GBP to BWP exchange rate using our currency converter.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can buy Botswana Pula in the UK. However, when entering Botswana, you're required to declare amounts worth P10,000 or more.
Yes, you can take Botswana Pula out of the UK into Botswana, although amounts exceeding P10,000 need to be declared.
Yes, you can use bank cards in Botswana, especially in areas popular with tourists. However, many businesses, particularly in rural areas, will only accept cash payments, so be sure to travel with cash Botswana Pula. This will also help you avoid the fees, charges and unfavourable exchange rates associated with overseas card payments.
Botswana is considered a low-cost destination, but your budget largely depends on your travel plans. Check out the current GBP to BWP exchange rate by using our currency converter.
No currency other than the Botswana Pula is accepted in Botswana.
British passport holders can visit Botswana for up to 90 days without a visa. For more information regarding Botswana's entry requirements, visit GOV.UK.
In Botswana, tipping is customary and generally appreciated. A tip of 5-10% of the bill is considered a good gesture.
English is the official language of Botswana.
Botswana is generally considered a safe destination for tourists. However, as with all foreign travel, you should check the latest government guidance before departing by visiting GOV.UK.
The high season - June to October - is the best time for wildlife spotting. December through to March is a cheaper alternative.
Other popular currencies
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