Country Currency

Philippines Currency

The Philippine peso is the official currency of the Philippines.

Official currency

Philippine Peso (PHP)

RegionAsia Pacific

Central bankBangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

Country money overview

Currency arrangements

Official currencyPhilippine Peso (PHP, ₱)

Central bankBangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

Currency arrangementPhilippines uses PHP as official currency.

Paying in the Philippines

Cash, cards and local payments

Cash use

Peso cash remains useful throughout the Philippines; cards and electronic wallets are more common in cities and larger establishments.

Travel money guidance

Planning a conversion

Before travel

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

PHPPhilippine Peso

USDUnited States Dollar

EUREuro

GBPBritish Pound

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

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Sources and review

Rate data and official references

Reviewed by: CurrencyHub Editorial Team

Editorially reviewed: July 18, 2026

Sources

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

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