Currency Profile

Chilean Peso (CLP)

The Chilean peso is Chile's official currency and is issued by the Central Bank of Chile. Routine CLP amounts are expressed without decimal places.

ISO codeCLP
Symbol$
Central bankCentral Bank of Chile
Minor unitNot applicable
RegionAmericas
Statusactive
Issuing authorityCentral Bank of Chile

Currency facts

About the Chilean Peso

The $ symbol is used for the Chilean peso but is not unique to Chile. CLP is therefore the reliable identifier for exchange-rate data and international documents.

Issuing authorityCentral Bank of Chile

Currency coverage

Where the Chilean peso is official

Official tenderChile

Countries

Country guides

Countries in this directory where the Chilean peso is official tender.

FAQ

CLP questions

What is CLP?

CLP is the ISO 4217 code for the Chilean peso. The Chilean peso is Chile's official currency and is issued by the Central Bank of Chile. Routine CLP amounts are expressed without decimal places.

Who issues the Chilean peso?

The Central Bank of Chile is the principal monetary authority associated with the Chilean peso.

Where is CLP official tender?

CLP is official tender in Chile.

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

Sources and review

Official references and editorial review