The Uganda shilling is the currency used and it is available in denominations of 50,000/=, 20,000/=, 10,000/=, 5,000/=, 1,000/= for notes and 500/=, 200/=, 100/= and 50/= for coins, each with spectacular features.
Foreign currency transactions should only be carried out in commercial banks and licensed Forex bureau. The most commonly used Foreign currency are United States Dollars, British Pounds, Euros, UAE Dirhams,.
African currencies include the Kenyan Shilling, Rwandan Francs and South Sudanese Pound
It’s important that you change some little money at the Airport in Entebbe or in Kampala before your trip. Kampala exchange rates are very good as you can shop around!
Credit cards are not widely used but larger hotels may accept with some hefty charges.