Cash usage
Card and cash acceptance varies across Botswana; travelers should keep access to the local currency for merchants that do not accept their preferred payment method.
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Botswana Currency Guide
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Currency overview
Botswana Pula in Botswana
Monetary framework
Botswana uses the Botswana pula as its official currency.
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CurrencyBotswana Pula
ISO codeBWP
SymbolP
Minor unitThebe
Decimal places2
Central bankBank of Botswana
Currency typeOfficial currency
Money usage guide
Local money guide for Botswana
Official use
Botswana uses the Botswana pula as its official currency.
Payment environment
Card and cash acceptance varies across Botswana; travelers should keep access to the local currency for merchants that do not accept their preferred payment method.
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FAQ
Botswana currency questions
Which currency is used in Botswana?
Botswana uses the Botswana pula as its official currency.
Does Botswana have multiple official currencies?
Botswana has one official currency: the Botswana pula (BWP).
How can I compare the Botswana pula?
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