Cash usage
US dollar cash is widely used in Ecuador; cards are more common in cities and larger tourism businesses.
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Ecuador Currency Guide
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Currency overview
United States Dollar in Ecuador
CurrencyUnited States Dollar
ISO codeUSD
Central bankCentral Bank of Ecuador
Currency profileView USD factsMonetary framework
Ecuador uses the US dollar as legal tender and does not issue a separate Ecuadorian dollar.
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Currency facts
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CurrencyUnited States Dollar
ISO codeUSD
Symbol$
Minor unitCent
Decimal places2
Central bankCentral Bank of Ecuador
Currency typeOfficial currency
First issuedEstablished as the United States monetary unit in 1792
Money usage guide
Local money guide for Ecuador
Official use
Ecuador uses the US dollar as its official currency.
Currency system
Ecuador uses the US dollar as legal tender and does not issue a separate Ecuadorian dollar.
Payment environment
US dollar cash is widely used in Ecuador; cards are more common in cities and larger tourism businesses.
Cash and payment habits
Cash, cards and local payments
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FAQ
Ecuador currency questions
Which currency is used in Ecuador?
Ecuador uses the US dollar as its official currency.
Does Ecuador have multiple official currencies?
Ecuador has one official currency: the US dollar (USD).
How can I compare the US dollar?
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