The sol (S/) is the official currency of Peru. There are bills with denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100, and 200 soles. There are also coins of 10, 20, and 50 cents, as well as 1, 2, and 5 soles.
The American dollar is accepted in a large number of commercial establishments, restaurants, hotels, and gas stations. It is possible to exchange foreign currency at banks and exchange houses. The usual business hours for currency exchange establishments are from Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and on Saturdays until noon.
ATMs can be found in almost all cities in the country, and most of them are connected to the Plus (Visa) and Cirrus (Mastercard) networks, American Express, and others. You can withdraw money in soles or American dollars from these ATMs.
To access the list of financial institutions in Peru, click here.