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Tanzania Currency

The Tanzanian shilling is the official currency of Tanzania.

Official currency
Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
RegionMiddle East & Africa
Central bankBank of Tanzania

Country money overview

Currency arrangements

Official currencyTanzanian Shilling (TZS, TSh)
Central bankBank of Tanzania
Currency arrangementTanzania uses TZS as official currency.

Paying in Tanzania

Cash, cards and local payments

Cash use

Cash and mobile money are important in Tanzania, while card acceptance is concentrated in larger businesses and tourism services.

Travel money guidance

Planning a conversion

Before travel

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

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Related currencies

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Tanzania currency questions

Which currency is used in Tanzania?

The Tanzanian shilling is the official currency of Tanzania.

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 major currencies.