Paraguay: Payment methods & tips

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Travel money:

Prepaid Travel credit card

in Swiss francs (CHF)

For ATM cash withdrawals
For cashless payments in shops, restaurants, hotels, and online

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Banknotes

in US Dollar (USD)

Local currency / ISO Code

Guarani PYG

Further Information

Import local currency
unlimited

Import foreign currency
unlimited; must be declared

Export local currency
unlimited

Export foreign currency
limited to amounts imported and declared

Credit cards

Die gängigen Kreditkarten werden in begrenztem Umfang akzeptiert. Für detaillierte Informationen wenden Sie sich bitte an den Aussteller der betreffenden Karte.

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Useful tips from our experts:

Cash withdrawals often only with a PIN four digit possible.
ATM cash withdrawals outside bigger communities or cities may not be available.
The Travel Mastercard card is accepted at major hotels and restaurant
Acceptance of credit cards is limited. For more detailed information, please contact the credit card issuer.
Currency exchange not advised on the black market.
Cash payment in USD nearly everywhere possible.

Practical Information:

Time difference with Switzerland

- 4 h / - 6 h during our summer time

National language

Official language

Spanish

Language capabilities

English

Capital

Asunción

Country code for calling Switzerland

002 41 (tralasciare lo zero della rete Svizzera)

Voltage

220 volt / adapter recommended

Travel documents for Swiss citizens

Passport still valid after end of stay, return or onward travel ticket and proof of sufficient funds for stays up to 3 months.

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

Asunción, Juan E. O' Leary 409, esq. Estrella, Edificio 'Parapiti', 4° piso-Ofs. 419/23
Tel. +595 21 448 022 / +595 21 490 848

Opening hours

Banks

8.45 - 15.00 h (Mon - Fri)

Driving

International driver's license required.
CH sticker and breakdown triangle mandatory.

Health situation

Do not drink tap water.
Mosquito protection advised.
Minimum risk of malaria.
Vaccination against yellow fever, diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio and measles recommended.

Other information

Security

Relatively high crime rate especially in the Department of San Pedro as well as in the cities Pedro Juan Caballero and Ciudad del Este.
Observe elementary safety precautions.
Do not carry valuables (watches, jewelry, expensive cameras, etc.) on you.
Avoid demonstrations and large crowds.
Avoid nighttime driving.

Travel advice for Paraguay.