Money Panama uses the US dollar. The balboa is pegged one to one and exists only as coins, which are the same size and weight as US coins. There is no currency to change. Visa and Mastercard work almost everywhere in Panama City. Amex is patchier. Carry $50–100 in small bills for market stalls, fondas, taxis and tips — and avoid notes larger than $20, which many small businesses won't or can't break. For ATMs, use machines inside a bank branch, a supermarket or a hotel rather

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