Cash usage
Cash and mobile money are important in Tanzania, while card acceptance is concentrated in larger businesses and tourism services.
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Tanzania Currency Guide
Learn how the Tanzanian shilling is used in Tanzania, then open a dated reference-rate conversion.
Currency overview
Tanzanian Shilling in Tanzania
Monetary framework
Tanzania uses the Tanzanian shilling as its official currency.
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TZS0.000380 USD1 TZS = 0.000379792 USD
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Currency facts
TZS at a glance
CurrencyTanzanian Shilling
ISO codeTZS
SymbolTSh
Minor unitCent
Decimal places2
Central bankBank of Tanzania
Currency typeOfficial currency
Money usage guide
Local money guide for Tanzania
Official use
Tanzania uses the Tanzanian shilling as its official currency.
Payment environment
Cash and mobile money are important in Tanzania, while card acceptance is concentrated in larger businesses and tourism services.
Cash and payment habits
Cash, cards and local payments
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Regional and monetary links
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FAQ
Tanzania currency questions
Which currency is used in Tanzania?
Tanzania uses the Tanzanian shilling as its official currency.
Does Tanzania have multiple official currencies?
Tanzania has one official currency: the Tanzanian shilling (TZS).
How can I compare the Tanzanian shilling?
Use the conversion links on this page to compare Tanzania's official currency with other supported currencies.
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Rate data and official references
Data source: Frankfurter
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