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Senegal
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Senegal

Currency

CFA (Communauté Financière Africaine) Franc (XOF) = 100 centimes. Notes are in denominations of XOF10,000, 5,000, 2,000 and 1,000. Coins are in denominations of XOF500, 200, 100, 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1.

Senegal is part of the French Monetary Area. Only currency issued by the Banque des Etats de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (Bank of West African States) is valid; currency issued by the Banque des Etats de l'Afrique Centrale (Bank of Central African States) is not. The CFA Franc is tied to the Euro.

Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs

American Express is the most widely accepted, although Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa have limited use. Commissions are added for the use of credit cards. There are ATMs in Dakar but they are limited outside the city and may not accept foreign cards.

Traveller's Cheques

Traveller's cheques are easy to cash in Dakar. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take them in Euros. There is limited or no acceptance outside Dakar.

Currency Restrictions

Restrictions apply.

Banking Hours

Mon-Fri 0800-1115 and 1430-1630.

Exchange Rate Indicators

Date Apr 09
£1.00= XOF723.69
$1.00= XOF491.21
€1.00= XOF655.96

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