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Central African Republic
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Central African Republic
Currency
CFA (Communauté Financière Africaine) Franc (XAF) = 100 centimes. Notes are in denominations of XAF10,000, 5,000, 2,000, 1,000 and 500. Coins are in denominations of XAF500, 100, 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1.
The Central African Republic is part of the French Monetary Area. Only currency issued by the Banque des Etats de l’Afrique Centrale (Bank of Central African States) is valid; currency issued by the Banque des Etats de l’Afrique de l’Ouest (Bank of West African States) is not. The CFA Franc is tied to the Euro.
Currency Exchange
Currency can be exchanged at banks in Bangui and Berbérati.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
Credit cards are not generally accepted, except in major hotels.
Traveller's Cheques
To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in Euros. Even so, commission rates can be very high.
Currency Restrictions
Restrictions apply.
Banking Hours
Mon-Fri 0700-1230.
Exchange Rate Indicators
Date
Apr 09
£1.00=
CFA723.58
$1.00=
CFA491.44
€1.00=
CFA655.96
Currency
CFA (Communauté Financière Africaine) Franc (XAF) = 100 centimes. Notes are in denominations of XAF10,000, 5,000, 2,000, 1,000 and 500. Coins are in denominations of XAF500, 100, 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1.
The Central African Republic is part of the French Monetary Area. Only currency issued by the Banque des Etats de l’Afrique Centrale (Bank of Central African States) is valid; currency issued by the Banque des Etats de l’Afrique de l’Ouest (Bank of West African States) is not. The CFA Franc is tied to the Euro.
The Central African Republic is part of the French Monetary Area. Only currency issued by the Banque des Etats de l’Afrique Centrale (Bank of Central African States) is valid; currency issued by the Banque des Etats de l’Afrique de l’Ouest (Bank of West African States) is not. The CFA Franc is tied to the Euro.
Currency Exchange
Currency can be exchanged at banks in Bangui and Berbérati.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
Credit cards are not generally accepted, except in major hotels.
Traveller's Cheques
To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in Euros. Even so, commission rates can be very high.
Currency Restrictions
Restrictions apply.
Banking Hours
Mon-Fri 0700-1230.
Exchange Rate Indicators
| Date | Apr 09 |
| £1.00= | CFA723.58 |
| $1.00= | CFA491.44 |
| €1.00= | CFA655.96 |
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