Cash usage
Card and cash acceptance varies across Peru; travelers should keep access to the local currency for merchants that do not accept their preferred payment method.
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Peru Currency Guide
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Currency overview
Peruvian Sol in Peru
CurrencyPeruvian Sol
ISO codePEN
Central bankCentral Reserve Bank of Peru
Currency profileView PEN factsMonetary framework
Peru uses the Peruvian sol as its official currency.
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PEN at a glance
CurrencyPeruvian Sol
ISO codePEN
SymbolS/
Minor unitCentimo
Decimal places2
Central bankCentral Reserve Bank of Peru
Currency typeOfficial currency
Money usage guide
Local money guide for Peru
Official use
Peru uses the Peruvian sol as its official currency.
Payment environment
Card and cash acceptance varies across Peru; travelers should keep access to the local currency for merchants that do not accept their preferred payment method.
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FAQ
Peru currency questions
Which currency is used in Peru?
Peru uses the Peruvian sol as its official currency.
Does Peru have multiple official currencies?
Peru has one official currency: the Peruvian sol (PEN).
How can I compare the Peruvian sol?
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