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Botswana Currency

The Botswana pula is the official currency of Botswana.

Official currency
Botswana Pula (BWP)
RegionMiddle East & Africa
Central bankBank of Botswana

Country money overview

Currency arrangements

Official currencyBotswana Pula (BWP, P)
Central bankBank of Botswana
Currency arrangementBotswana uses BWP as official currency.

Paying in Botswana

Cash, cards and local payments

Cash use

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.

Travel money guidance

Planning a conversion

Before travel

Compare card, ATM and cash-exchange costs in BWP, including any disclosed spread, fixed fee and foreign-transaction charge.

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Related currencies

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Botswana currency questions

Which currency is used in Botswana?

The Botswana pula is the official currency of Botswana.

Does Botswana have multiple official currencies?

Botswana has one official currency: the Botswana pula (BWP).

How can I compare the Botswana pula?

Use the conversion links on this page to compare Botswana's official currency with other major currencies.