Cash usage
Card and cash acceptance varies across Bangladesh; travelers should keep access to the local currency for merchants that do not accept their preferred payment method.
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Bangladesh Currency Guide
Learn how the Bangladeshi taka is used in Bangladesh, then open a dated reference-rate conversion.
Currency overview
Bangladeshi Taka in Bangladesh
Monetary framework
Bangladesh uses the Bangladeshi taka as its official currency.
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BDT0.008120 USD1 BDT = 0.0081201786 USD
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Currency facts
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CurrencyBangladeshi Taka
ISO codeBDT
Symbol৳
Minor unitPoisha
Decimal places2
Central bankBangladesh Bank
Currency typeOfficial currency
Money usage guide
Local money guide for Bangladesh
Official use
Bangladesh uses the Bangladeshi taka as its official currency.
Payment environment
Card and cash acceptance varies across Bangladesh; travelers should keep access to the local currency for merchants that do not accept their preferred payment method.
Cash and payment habits
Cash, cards and local payments
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FAQ
Bangladesh currency questions
Which currency is used in Bangladesh?
Bangladesh uses the Bangladeshi taka as its official currency.
Does Bangladesh have multiple official currencies?
Bangladesh has one official currency: the Bangladeshi taka (BDT).
How can I compare the Bangladeshi taka?
Use the conversion links on this page to compare Bangladesh's official currency with other supported currencies.
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