Cash usage
Cash and mobile money are important in Uganda, while card acceptance varies outside larger hotels and businesses.
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Uganda Currency Guide
Learn how the Ugandan shilling is used in Uganda, then open a dated reference-rate conversion.
Currency overview
Ugandan Shilling in Uganda
Monetary framework
Uganda uses the Ugandan shilling as its official currency.
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UGX0.000246 USD1 UGX = 0.0002459353 USD
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Currency facts
UGX at a glance
CurrencyUgandan Shilling
ISO codeUGX
SymbolUSh
Decimal places0
Central bankBank of Uganda
Currency typeOfficial currency
Money usage guide
Local money guide for Uganda
Official use
Uganda uses the Ugandan shilling as its official currency.
Payment environment
Cash and mobile money are important in Uganda, while card acceptance varies outside larger hotels and businesses.
Cash and payment habits
Cash, cards and local payments
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FAQ
Uganda currency questions
Which currency is used in Uganda?
Uganda uses the Ugandan shilling as its official currency.
Does Uganda have multiple official currencies?
Uganda has one official currency: the Ugandan shilling (UGX).
How can I compare the Ugandan shilling?
Use the conversion links on this page to compare Uganda's official currency with other supported currencies.
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Data source: Frankfurter
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