Bolivia · Money and banking
Money and banking in Bolivia for foreigners
Source-checked79 sources, 68 officialHow we checkIn brief
The 0.30% tax on bank transactions ended in April 2026. The hard part is a bank account: applicants say banks ask for a resident ID.
CurrencyBoliviano (BOB)
Bank transaction taxAbolished in 2026
Bank accountUsually needs a resident ID
Cash at the borderRules being checked
Money and banking: the transaction tax is gone, accounts are the hard part
| Topic | What we know | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bank account | Applicants say banks ask for a foreign resident card (CIE). Which banks take tourists isn't confirmed yet. | Reported by applicants |
| Cash at the border | Reportedly, you must declare more than $10,000. | Not yet verified |
| US dollars and exchange rates | Not confirmed yet. | Not yet verified |
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