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Currency
CFA (Communauté Financière Africaine) Franc (XOF) = 100 centimes. Notes are in denominations of XOF10,000, 5,000, 2,500, 2,000, 1,000 and 500. Coins are in denominations of XOF250, 100, 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1.
Togo 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.
Togo 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.
Currency Exchange
Foreign currencies can be exchanged at banks and bureaux de change in Lomé and other major cities.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
American Express is widely accepted, with more limited use of Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa. The main branch of the Togolese Central Bank in Lomé (BTCI) can give cash withdrawals against a Visa card.
Traveller's Cheques
International traveller's cheques are accepted in Lomé and other major cities.
Currency Restrictions
Restrictions apply.
Banking Hours
Mon-Fri 0800-1600.
Exchange Rate Indicators
| Date | Oct 08 |
| £1.00= | XOF843.53 |
| $1.00= | XOF475.12 |
| €1.00= | XOF655.96 |