Guinea-Bissau national Currency

Travelling to Guinea-Bissau and needs to know the name of the Guinea-Bissau national money unit or just need to know how much is $5 US dollars in Guinea-Bissau national currency?

Use the links on this page to understand more about the local currency used in Guinea-Bissau, currency symbol, notes and more.


Guinea-Bissau national Currency Info


Guinea-Bissau national Currency Exchange Rate Today

Guinea-Bissau Money

  • The official money used in Guinea-Bissau is West African CFA Franc.

  • The currency symbol of the Guinea-Bissau national money is CFA.

  • The Guinea-Bissau national currency code is XOF.

  • The West African CFA Franc Notes: The Guinea-Bissau national currency notes are made up of 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000 francs.

  • The West African CFA Franc Coins: 1 West African CFA Franc is made up of 100 Centimes. Guinea-Bissau national Centime Coins go from 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 500 francs.

What is the best currency to use in Guinea-Bissau? obviously it is best to convert your currency to Guinea-Bissau national money and use the local West African CFA Franc as it is accepted everywhere in Guinea-Bissau. American 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 Guinea-Bissau? Popular credit cards, like Mastercard and Visa, are generally accepted within Guinea-Bissau (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 - therefore check before you use it.

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

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

Therefore it's wise to check the current money exchange rate for US Dollar to Guinea-Bissau national West African CFA Franc before purchasing the West African CFA Franc you need for your up coming trip from American Dollar to West African CFA Franc Exchange Rate Today.

What is the exchange rate for West African CFA Franc to Stirling Pound?

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

Therefore it's important to ask for the the today's currency exchange rate for Stirling Pound to Guinea-Bissau national West African CFA Franc before purchasing the West African CFA Franc you require for your up coming trip at Stirling Pound to West African CFA Franc Exchange Rate Today.