Cameroonian Currency

Travelling to Cameroon and needs to know the name of the Cameroonian money unit or just want to know how much is $10 US dollars in Cameroonian currency?

Use the links on this page to understand more about the local money used in Cameroon, currency symbol, notes and more.


Cameroonian Currency Info


Cameroonian Currency Exchange Rate Today

Cameroon Money

  • The local money used in Cameroon is Central African CFA Franc.

  • The currency symbol of the Cameroonian money is FCFA.

  • The Cameroonian currency code is XAF.

  • The Central African CFA Franc Notes: The Cameroonian currency notes are made up of 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000 francs.

  • The Central African CFA Franc Coins: 1 Central African CFA Franc is made up of 100 Centimes. Cameroonian Centime Coins go from 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 500 francs.

What is the best currency to use in Cameroon? Naturally it is best to convert your currency to Cameroonian money and use the local Central African CFA Franc as it is accepted everywhere in Cameroon. US dollars and other major currencies like Stirling Pound or Japanese Yen are not readily accepted in most business establishments, however some major hotel chains, restaurants and shops may accept US dollars at an agreed upon exchange rate.

Are credit cards widely accepted in Cameroon? Popular credit cards, like Mastercard and Visa, are widely accepted within Cameroon (at hotels, restaurants, shops, travel agencies etc.). American Express is less common and can attract surcharges if you are able to use in an establishment - hence check before you use it.

What is the exchange rate for Central African CFA Franc to US Dollars?

Foreign exchange rates are often changing and in most days minute by minute.

It’s important to check the current currency exchange rate for US Dollar to Cameroonian Central African CFA Franc before ordering the Central African CFA Franc you need for your up coming trip at American Dollar to Central African CFA Franc Exchange Rate Today.

What is the exchange rate for Central African CFA Franc to British Pound?

Exchange rates for foreign currencies are often changing and in most cases minute by minute.

Therefore it's wise to check the today's money exchange rate for Stirling Pound to Cameroonian Central African CFA Franc before ordering the Central African CFA Franc you need for your next trip at British Pound to Central African CFA Franc Exchange Rate Today.