Which currency does each country use? The table below gives, for each of the 99 destinations on our site, the official currency and its international ISO 4217 code (the one shown by your bank and by currency converters), based on the official list published on 17 September 2026. Examples: the currency of Thailand is the baht (THB), that of Vietnam the dong (VND), that of Bali the Indonesian rupiah (IDR), that of Japan the yen (JPY), that of Morocco the dirham (MAD).
We deliberately publish no exchange rates: they change every day. For a precise amount, use our currency converter; to find out where and how to exchange money at the best cost, see our currency exchange guide.
The essentials
- Of our 99 destinations, 17 use the euro (including Montenegro, which is not a eurozone member) and 4 have the US dollar as their official or co-official currency.
- Bulgaria switched to the euro on 1 January 2026: the lev is no longer the currency listed by ISO 4217.
- The CFA franc, CFP franc and Cape Verdean escudo are pegged to the euro at a fixed rate: no exchange-rate risk against the euro, but you still have to exchange or withdraw money on the spot.
- When a card terminal offers to charge you in your home currency (US dollars or pounds, for example), decline: this « dynamic currency conversion » is almost always more expensive than your bank’s rate.
- Entering or leaving the European Union with €10,000 or more in cash (all currencies combined)? A customs declaration is mandatory.
Table: the currency of each country, with its code
The three-letter code is the ISO 4217 standard. Click a country to open our full travel guide. The last column flags special rules that we have checked with official sources.
| Country | Currency | ISO 4217 code | Point to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albania | lek | ALL | — |
| Argentina | Argentine peso | ARS | — |
| Aruba | Aruban florin | AWG | — |
| Australia | Australian dollar | AUD | — |
| Belize | Belize dollar | BZD | — |
| Benin | CFA franc (WAEMU) | XOF | CFA franc, pegged to the euro at a fixed rate |
| Bhutan | ngultrum (Indian rupee also official) | INR / BTN | The Indian rupee is also legal tender (ISO 4217) |
| Bolivia | boliviano | BOB | — |
| Botswana | pula | BWP | — |
| Brazil | real | BRL | — |
| Cambodia | riel | KHR | The US dollar is widely used alongside the riel |
| Canada | Canadian dollar | CAD | — |
| Cape Verde | Cape Verdean escudo | CVE | — |
| Chile | Chilean peso | CLP | — |
| China | yuan renminbi | CNY | — |
| Colombia | Colombian peso | COP | — |
| Costa Rica | colón | CRC | — |
| Cuba | Cuban peso | CUP | — |
| Czech Republic | Czech koruna | CZK | — |
| Denmark | Danish krone | DKK | — |
| Dominican Republic | Dominican peso | DOP | — |
| Ecuador | US dollar | USD | The US dollar is the official currency |
| Egypt | Egyptian pound | EGP | You can bring up to 5,000 Egyptian pounds into or out of Egypt, and must declare foreign currency worth more than US$10,000 on arrival (UK FCDO, updated 4 August 2026); visa on arrival paid in cash in US dollars |
| Ethiopia | birr | ETB | — |
| French Polynesia | CFP franc | XPF | CFP franc, pegged to the euro at a fixed rate |
| Georgia | lari | GEL | — |
| Guatemala | quetzal | GTQ | — |
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong dollar | HKD | — |
| Hungary | forint | HUF | — |
| Iceland | Icelandic króna | ISK | — |
| India | Indian rupee | INR | — |
| Indonesia (Bali) | Indonesian rupiah | IDR | — |
| Jamaica | Jamaican dollar | JMD | — |
| Japan | yen | JPY | — |
| Jordan | Jordanian dinar | JOD | — |
| Kenya | Kenyan shilling | KES | — |
| Kyrgyzstan | som | KGS | — |
| Laos | kip | LAK | — |
| Madagascar | ariary | MGA | — |
| Malaysia | ringgit | MYR | — |
| Maldives | rufiyaa | MVR | — |
| Mauritius | Mauritian rupee | MUR | — |
| Mexico | Mexican peso | MXN | — |
| Mongolia | tugrik | MNT | — |
| Montenegro | euro (adopted unilaterally) | EUR | Euro used without being a eurozone member |
| Morocco | Moroccan dirham | MAD | The dirham is not convertible outside Morocco, so you exchange money there; import and export of dirham banknotes is capped (Office des Changes) |
| Mozambique | metical | MZN | — |
| Namibia | Namibian dollar | NAD / ZAR | The South African rand is also legal tender (ISO 4217) |
| Nepal | Nepalese rupee | NPR | — |
| New Caledonia | CFP franc | XPF | CFP franc, pegged to the euro at a fixed rate |
| New Zealand | New Zealand dollar | NZD | — |
| Nicaragua | córdoba | NIO | — |
| Norway | Norwegian krone | NOK | — |
| Oman | Omani rial | OMR | — |
| Panama | balboa and US dollar | PAB / USD | The balboa exists only as coins; banknotes are US dollars |
| Peru | sol | PEN | — |
| Philippines | Philippine peso | PHP | — |
| Poland | złoty | PLN | — |
| Puerto Rico | US dollar | USD | US territory: US dollar |
| Qatar | Qatari riyal | QAR | — |
| Romania | Romanian leu | RON | — |
| Rwanda | Rwandan franc | RWF | — |
| Saint Lucia | East Caribbean dollar | XCD | — |
| Senegal | CFA franc (WAEMU) | XOF | CFA franc, pegged to the euro at a fixed rate |
| Seychelles | Seychellois rupee | SCR | — |
| Singapore | Singapore dollar | SGD | — |
| South Africa | rand | ZAR | — |
| South Korea | won | KRW | — |
| Sri Lanka | Sri Lankan rupee | LKR | — |
| Sweden | Swedish krona | SEK | — |
| Switzerland | Swiss franc | CHF | — |
| Taiwan | New Taiwan dollar | TWD | — |
| Tanzania | Tanzanian shilling | TZS | — |
| Thailand | baht | THB | — |
| The Bahamas | Bahamian dollar | BSD | — |
| Tunisia | Tunisian dinar | TND | — |
| Türkiye | Turkish lira | TRY | — |
| Uganda | Ugandan shilling | UGX | — |
| United Arab Emirates | UAE dirham | AED | — |
| United Kingdom | pound sterling | GBP | — |
| United States | US dollar | USD | — |
| Uzbekistan | sum | UZS | — |
| Vietnam | dong | VND | — |
Eurozone countries (and equivalents)
In these countries there is no currency exchange to do: you pay and withdraw in euros. Germany, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Spain, Finland, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovenia, as well as Montenegro (euro adopted unilaterally) and French overseas departments and regions such as Guadeloupe, Martinique and La Réunion. Travellers from the US or UK still need to get euros (or use a card) before or on arrival.
The questions we get asked most, country by country
What currency is used in Thailand?
The Thai baht (THB). There are plenty of ATMs in cities and tourist islands; carry cash for markets, small restaurants and local transport. Everything you need to plan the trip: our Thailand guide.
What currency is used in Bali and Indonesia?
The Indonesian rupiah (IDR). Amounts have a lot of zeros: check 10,000 and 100,000 rupiah notes twice before paying. See our Bali guide.
What currency is used in Vietnam?
The Vietnamese dong (VND). As in Indonesia, large numbers are a source of mistakes: one zero too many or too few changes everything. See our Vietnam guide.
What currency is used in Japan?
The yen (JPY). Card payment is growing, but some small shops, temples and restaurants accept cash only; convenience-store ATMs generally accept foreign cards. See our Japan guide.
What currency is used in Morocco?
The Moroccan dirham (MAD). It is not convertible: you will not be able to get it at home, and the Office des Changes regulates the entry and exit of dirham banknotes. So you exchange your money on the spot (banks, approved exchange offices) or withdraw from an ATM. Keep your exchange receipts: they are used to convert your dirhams back when you leave. See our Morocco guide.
What currency is used in Egypt?
The Egyptian pound (EGP). According to the UK FCDO (GOV.UK, updated 4 August 2026), you can bring up to 5,000 Egyptian pounds into or out of Egypt, and you must declare foreign currency worth more than 10,000 US dollars on arrival; there is no limit on the amount of foreign currency you can bring. The same source says a physical visa on arrival costs 30 US dollars, cash only. The U.S. Department of State (travel.state.gov, last updated 11 August 2025) says the 30-day visa on arrival costs approximately $25 in cash in US dollars, so the two sources differ: check the current fee with the Egyptian embassy before you travel. See our Egypt guide.
What currency is used in Iceland?
The Icelandic króna (ISK). Iceland is not in the eurozone, but bank cards are accepted almost everywhere, including for small amounts. See our Iceland guide.
Can you pay in dollars?
The US dollar is the official currency of Ecuador, Puerto Rico and Panama (alongside the balboa), and it is widely used in Cambodia. Elsewhere, paying in dollars generally means accepting an unfavourable rate.
Decision tree: should you exchange money before you leave?
- Euro destination (eurozone, Montenegro, overseas territories) → nothing special to do beyond having a card that works abroad or a few euros.
- Currency that is not convertible or hard to find at home (Moroccan dirham, Tunisian dinar, dong, kip and so on) → do not exchange at home: withdraw or exchange on arrival.
- Widely traded currency (dollar, pound sterling, Swiss franc, yen and so on) → a small amount for arrival may reassure you; for the rest, cards and withdrawals on the spot are generally better value.
- Countries where the visa or certain fees are paid in cash (such as Egypt) → bring the exact sum in US dollars (check the current fee in the official sources above).
- Remote destination (islands, countryside, hiking) → withdraw in town before you go: ATMs become scarce.
Card or cash: the rules that avoid nasty surprises
- Tell your bank and check your card’s payment and withdrawal limits abroad.
- Always pay in the local currency. If the terminal or ATM offers conversion into your home currency, choose the country’s currency.
- Take two cards on different networks if possible, kept separately.
- Withdraw medium amounts rather than many small ones: fixed fees add up.
- Keep a little cash for tips, markets and local transport.
- Declare €10,000 or more in cash when entering or leaving the European Union. For rules at home, check your own customs authority (e.g. CBP in the US, HMRC in the UK).
Frequently asked questions
What is the currency of Thailand?
The Thai baht, code THB.
What is the currency of Bali?
The Indonesian rupiah, code IDR: Bali is part of Indonesia.
Which countries use the euro without being in the European Union?
Among our destinations, Montenegro uses the euro without an agreement with the European Union. The French overseas departments, on the other hand, are part of the Union.
Does Bulgaria use the euro?
Yes, since 1 January 2026. The ISO 4217 list published on 17 September 2026 shows the euro for Bulgaria.
Do you have to declare cash when travelling?
Yes, from €10,000 (or the equivalent in other currencies) when entering or leaving the European Union. Some countries have their own limits, such as Egypt for the Egyptian pound. Check your home country’s rules as well.
Where can you find today’s exchange rate?
On our currency converter or on your bank’s website: we show no rates in this guide because they change every day.
Our sources
- ISO 4217, « List One: Currency, fund and precious metal codes », published by SIX for ISO on 17 September 2026 (codes and currencies of each country)
- UK FCDO, foreign travel advice for Egypt, entry requirements (GOV.UK, updated 4 August 2026), and U.S. Department of State, Egypt country information (travel.state.gov, last updated 11 August 2025), both read on 26 October 2026
- Office des Changes (Morocco): 2026 General Instruction on Foreign Exchange Operations and FAQ
- Regulation (EU) 2018/1672 on controls of cash entering or leaving the Union
- Our methodology
Updated November 2026.