Kenya's currency unit is the Kenya shilling (S), consisting of 100 cents. The number of shillings to the U.S. dollar often fluctuates but follows the Central Bank of Kenya exchange rates, which are quoted daily in local newspapers. The Currency Converter provides current exchange rates for more than 40 international currencies. U.S. dollars and British pounds sterling are easy to exchange, as are traveler's checks, which can be replaced if stolen. Major credit cards are also accepted by many hotels, travel agencies, car rental companies, airlines, restaurants, and city shops. Cash, especially in lower denominations, is needed at small shops and in bargaining situations. Kenya uses the metric system.