African Currency Converter
Use our free online African currency converter to view the live market exchange rates for your national currency in most African national currencies. To use the currency converter, simply use the drop down menu to select the national currency you wish to convert from, then select the African country (or other international country) to select the country to wish to convert to. Enter the amount and you will instantly be presented with the currency conversion at today's market rates. You can change the amount you wish to convert at any time and even reverse the figures to check the African currency in your own.
Please note, our currency converter provides latest exchange rates but may vary depending on where you actually exchange your money and it is generally cheaper to do so before you travel. It's also worth noting that many African currencies cannot be bought outside their country and exchange rates at destination airports are genreally higher than elsewhere, so it's often best to exchange some money to tide you over when you first arrive then get a better rate later when you are further away from the airport.
In Africa, the use of money varies across different countries, each with its own unique currency, such as the South African Rand, the Nigerian Naira, or the Kenyan Shilling. Mobile money services like M-Pesa have revolutionized transactions, enabling cashless payments even in remote areas. However, it’s important to note that economic conditions and access to banking services can greatly influence how money is used in different regions.
When travelling in Africa, we suggest you ensure a steady supply of local currency as often ATMs may be out of action or cash ~ especially around the time of payday for government workers ~ but ensure, if your wallet or pursue is bulging, it's kept out of site or in your front pocket as thefts are common.
Towards the end of your visit to Africa we also suggest you budget ahead as to your requirements for the duration of your stay as many African currencies cannot be converted back once you leave the country. In some cases it is also illegal to remove currency from the country you have been visiting, but in reality such laws are rarely enforced. |
