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Taiwan Taiwan Currency Guide

The currency of Taiwan and how to prepare for payments — all on one page. The currency used in Taiwan is the New Taiwan Dollar (TWD).

Currency

New Taiwan Dollar

TWD · NT$

Reference rate · October 31, 2026

1 USD ≈ 32.6 TWD

1 EUR ≈ 36.4 TWD

1 GBP ≈ 43.7 TWD

New Taiwan Dollar 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.

USDTWD
1 USD32.6 TWD
5 USD163 TWD
10 USD326 TWD
50 USD1,631 TWD
100 USD3,262 TWD
500 USD16,310 TWD
TWDUSD
100 TWD3.07 USD
500 TWD15.3 USD
1,000 TWD30.7 USD
5,000 TWD153 USD

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 Taiwan 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 Taiwan

Taipei

Compact and well connected by MRT, with hot springs and coastal towns as easy day trips.

Tainan

Tainan is a city in southern Taiwan that became a special municipality in 2010 when it merged with the neighboring Tainan County.

Taichung

Taichung is Taiwan's second most populous city, located in the west-central part of the main island. It serves as the political, economic, and cultural hub of central Taiwan.

New Taipei City

New Taipei is the most populous city in northern Taiwan and surrounds the capital, Taipei. Visitors can explore attractions such as the National Palace Museum, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, and Wulai District.

Taoyuan

Taoyuan is a special municipality in northwestern Taiwan, home to Taoyuan International Airport, the country's main gateway. Its industrial areas are home to residents of many different nationalities.