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Senegal Senegal Currency Guide

The currency of Senegal and how to prepare for payments — all on one page. The currency used in Senegal is the West African CFA Franc (XOF).

Currency

West African CFA Franc

XOF · F CFA

Reference rate · October 31, 2026

1 USD ≈ 588 XOF

1 EUR ≈ 656 XOF

1 GBP ≈ 787 XOF

West African CFA Franc conversion table

Reference values calculated at the mid-market rate as of October 31, 2026. Banks and card issuers add their own fees to actual exchanges and card payments.

USDXOF
1 USD588 XOF
5 USD2,938 XOF
10 USD5,877 XOF
50 USD29,383 XOF
100 USD58,767 XOF
500 USD293,835 XOF
XOFUSD
1,000 XOF1.70 USD
5,000 XOF8.51 USD
10,000 XOF17.0 USD
50,000 XOF85.1 USD

Countries that use the same currency

The West African CFA Franc (XOF) is also used outside Senegal. Leftover cash can be spent as-is in the countries below.

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Payment Tips to Remember

Always pay in the local currency

If a terminal asks whether to charge in your home currency, always choose the local currency. Choosing your home currency triggers DCC (dynamic currency conversion), which adds a hidden markup.

Set up a travel card before you fly

Prepaid multi-currency travel cards let you convert money in the app beforehand and pay like a debit card locally. Fees are usually lower than cash exchange counters, and you can freeze the card instantly from the app if lost.

Airport exchange counters: last resort

Airport counters are convenient but tend to offer some of the worst rates. If you need cash, exchange via your bank's app before departure or consider withdrawing from a local ATM.

Check ATM fees on screen

Local ATMs may add their own operator fee. Check the fee shown on the confirmation screen before proceeding. If the ATM offers conversion to your home currency (DCC), choosing the local currency is usually better.

Keep some small cash

Every country has places that don't take cards — markets, tips, small transport. Carrying a small amount of cash in separate places keeps you covered.

Cards for Abroad

Explore the Wise multi-currency card

One account holding 40+ currencies, converting and paying at mid-market based rates. Handy for multi-country trips — no need to exchange for each currency separately.

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Local data

Get an eSIM for Senegal before you go

Activate mobile data with a QR code instead of swapping SIM cards. Buy it before departure and switch it on the moment you land.

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Check prices and availability on the booking sites.

City Guides in Senegal

Dakar

Dakar is the capital of Senegal, an Atlantic coastal city at the westernmost point of the African continent. It has long played an important role as a port linking Europe and Atlantic trade routes.

Saint-Louis

Saint-Louis is a city at the mouth of the Senegal River in northwestern Senegal, about 320 km north of Dakar. Its riverside setting offers a relaxed, laid-back atmosphere.

Ziguinchor

Ziguinchor sits at the mouth of the Casamance River and serves as the hub of southern Senegal's Casamance region. It's a good place to take in riverside scenery along with its cathedral.

Thiès

Thiès, in western Senegal, is the country's second-largest city. Its regional museum and cathedral offer a feel for the atmosphere of an inland Senegalese city.

Kaolack

Kaolack is a Senegalese city that has grown into a hub of the peanut trade. Mosques and Islamic-style buildings scattered throughout downtown lend it an exotic atmosphere.