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Uzbekistan Uzbekistan Currency Guide

The currency of Uzbekistan and how to prepare for payments — all on one page. The currency used in Uzbekistan is the Uzbekistani Som (UZS).

Currency

Uzbekistani Som

UZS

Reference rate · October 31, 2026

1 USD ≈ 12,006 UZS

1 EUR ≈ 13,401 UZS

1 GBP ≈ 16,075 UZS

Uzbekistani Som 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.

USDUZS
1 USD12,006 UZS
5 USD60,031 UZS
10 USD120,061 UZS
50 USD600,307 UZS
100 USD1,200,614 UZS
500 USD6,003,070 UZS
UZSUSD
100,000 UZS8.33 USD
500,000 UZS41.6 USD
1,000,000 UZS83.3 USD
5,000,000 UZS416 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 Uzbekistan 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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City Guides in Uzbekistan

Tashkent

Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan and the largest city in Central Asia, a lively metropolis with a population of over three million. Located in the north near the Kazakhstan border, it also serves as a gateway for travelers.

Samarkand

Samarkand is one of Central Asia's foremost ancient cities, renowned as a key Silk Road crossroads linking East and West and as a center of Islamic scholarship. As the former capital of the Timurid Empire, it is home to magnificent monuments such as the Registan and the Bibi-Khanym Mosque.

Bukhara

Bukhara is an ancient Uzbek city in the Zarafshan River valley, whose old town was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. Strolling its centuries-old alleys, you can feel the atmosphere of history.

Nukus

Nukus is the central city of the Republic of Karakalpakstan in Uzbekistan, known for its distinctive autonomous culture. The Nukus Museum of Art and the Museum of History and Culture offer a great introduction to the region's unique art and history.

Fergana

Fergana is an Uzbek city in the fertile Fergana Valley of Central Asia, developed along the upper reaches of the Syr Darya River. Travelers can enjoy scenery shaped by the surrounding mountains.