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Burundi
Money
Money
Burundi
Currency
Burundi Franc (BIF) = 100 centimes. Notes are in denominations of BIF5,000, 1,000, 500, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of BIF10, 5 and 1.
Currency Exchange
All exchange transactions must be conducted through one of the main banks in Bujumbura or Gitega.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
Major credit cards are not generally accepted; there is limited use in some major hotels.
Traveller's Cheques
To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars or Euros. Commission rates are usually high.
Currency Restrictions
Restrictions apply.
Banking Hours
Mon-Fri, mornings only.
Exchange Rate Indicators
Date
Oct 08
£1.00=
BIF2,069.68
$1.00=
BIF1,178.10
€1.00=
BIF1,599.09
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Currency
Burundi Franc (BIF) = 100 centimes. Notes are in denominations of BIF5,000, 1,000, 500, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of BIF10, 5 and 1.
Currency Exchange
All exchange transactions must be conducted through one of the main banks in Bujumbura or Gitega.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
Major credit cards are not generally accepted; there is limited use in some major hotels.
Traveller's Cheques
To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars or Euros. Commission rates are usually high.
Currency Restrictions
Restrictions apply.
Banking Hours
Mon-Fri, mornings only.
Exchange Rate Indicators
| Date | Oct 08 |
| £1.00= | BIF2,069.68 |
| $1.00= | BIF1,178.10 |
| €1.00= | BIF1,599.09 |
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