Cash usage
Card and cash acceptance varies across Chile; travelers should keep access to the local currency for merchants that do not accept their preferred payment method.
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Chile Currency Guide
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Currency overview
Chilean Peso in Chile
Monetary framework
Chile uses the Chilean peso as its official currency.
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CLP0.001018 USD1 CLP = 0.0010182366 USD
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Currency facts
CLP at a glance
CurrencyChilean Peso
ISO codeCLP
Symbol$
Decimal places0
Central bankCentral Bank of Chile
Currency typeOfficial currency
Money usage guide
Local money guide for Chile
Official use
Chile uses the Chilean peso as its official currency.
Payment environment
Card and cash acceptance varies across Chile; 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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Regional and monetary links
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FAQ
Chile currency questions
Which currency is used in Chile?
Chile uses the Chilean peso as its official currency.
Does Chile have multiple official currencies?
Chile has one official currency: the Chilean peso (CLP).
How can I compare the Chilean peso?
Use the conversion links on this page to compare Chile's official currency with other supported currencies.
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Rate data and official references
Data source: Frankfurter
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