Ivory Coast Money and Exchange Rate

Currency

CFA (Communauté Financière Africaine) Franc (XOF) = 100 centimes. Notes are in denominations of XOF10,000, 5,000, 2,000, 1,000 and 500. Coins are in denominations of XOF250, 100, 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1. Côte d’Ivoire is part of the French Monetary Area.

Only currency issued by the Banque des États de l’Afrique de l’Ouest (Bank of West African States) is valid; currency issued by the Banque des États de l’Afrique Centrale (Bank of Central African States) is not. The CFA Franc is tied to the Euro.

Currency Exchange

Currency can be exchanged at the airport as well as at main banks and hotels.

Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs

American Express and MasterCard are widely accepted; Diners Club and Visa have more limited use.

Traveller's Cheques

These are accepted in hotels, restaurants and some shops.

Currency Restrictions

Restrictions apply.

Banking Hours

Mon-Fri 0930-1300 and 1400-1730.

Exchange Rate Indicators

Date Feb 10
£1.00= XOF752.95
$1.00= XOF491.47
€1.00= XOF655.96
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