Cash usage
The CFP franc is the cash unit used in French Polynesia and belongs to the French Pacific currency system administered by IEOM.
Country money guide
French Polynesia Currency Guide
French Polynesia uses the CFP franc (XPF), issued within the French Pacific franc system. The Institut d'emission d'outre-mer (IEOM) is the issuing institution for the territory's currency.
Currency overview
CFP Franc in French Polynesia
CurrencyCFP Franc
ISO codeXPF
Central bankInstitut d'emission d'outre-mer (IEOM)
Currency profileView XPF factsMonetary framework
The CFP franc is used in French Polynesia within the French Pacific franc system and has a fixed relationship with the euro.
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XPF0.009528 USD1 XPF = 0.0095283468 USD
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Currency facts
XPF at a glance
CurrencyCFP Franc
ISO codeXPF
Symbol₣
Minor unitCentime
Decimal places0
Central bankInstitut d'emission d'outre-mer (IEOM)
Currency typeOfficial currency
First issuedThe CFP franc is the established currency of the French Pacific collectivities and is administered through the IEOM monetary area.
Money usage guide
Local money guide for French Polynesia
Official use
French Polynesia uses the CFP franc as its official currency.
Currency system
The CFP franc is used in French Polynesia within the French Pacific franc system and has a fixed relationship with the euro.
Payment environment
CFP franc cash is used for local prices and payments, while card acceptance varies between larger businesses and smaller or remote locations.
Cash and payment habits
Cash, cards and local payments
Mobile and contactless payments
Payment-network coverage is determined by the participating merchant and territory, while the XPF issue is administered within the IEOM system.
Tipping practices
Gratuity is not a currency rule and any service charge should be checked on the individual bill.
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FAQ
French Polynesia currency questions
What currency is used in French Polynesia?
The CFP franc (XPF) is the official currency used in French Polynesia.
What is the currency code for French Polynesia?
The ISO 4217 code for the CFP franc is XPF.
Is the CFP franc linked to the euro?
The CFP franc has a fixed relationship with the euro under the French Pacific monetary framework.
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Rate data and official references
Data source: Frankfurter
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