Most cards as Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and Union pay are accepted countrywide.
The Banks have a network of branch and exchanging bureau at most hotels. There are duty free shops where convertible currencies are accepted. In these a wide range of goods may be bought for foreign currency at favorable prices – typical Mongolian souvenirs, furs, cashmere garments, camel wool blankets, national costumes, horns, etc. in all other local shops only local currency is used. It is advisable to keep receipts as these may be required at customs on departure.