Country Currency

Peru Currency

The Peruvian sol is the official currency of Peru.

Official currency

Peruvian Sol (PEN)

RegionAmericas

Central bankCentral Reserve Bank of Peru

Country money overview

Currency arrangements

Official currencyPeruvian Sol (PEN, S/)

Central bankCentral Reserve Bank of Peru

Currency arrangementPeru uses PEN as official currency.

Paying in Peru

Cash, cards and local payments

Cash use

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.

Travel money guidance

Planning a conversion

Before travel

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

PENPeruvian Sol

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EUREuro

GBPBritish Pound

Exchange-rate information is provided for reference only and is not financial, trading or investment advice.

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Reviewed by: CurrencyHub Editorial Team

Editorially reviewed: July 18, 2026

Sources

Central Reserve Bank of Peru

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FAQ

Peru currency questions

Which currency is used in Peru?

The Peruvian sol is the official currency of Peru.

Does Peru have multiple official currencies?

Peru has one official currency: the Peruvian sol (PEN).

How can I compare the Peruvian sol?

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