Currency Profile

Philippine Peso (PHP)

The Philippine peso is the official currency of the Philippines. It is divided into 100 sentimo and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is the issuing authority.

ISO codePHP
Symbol
Central bankBangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
Minor unitSentimo
RegionAsia Pacific
Statusactive
Issuing authorityBangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

Currency facts

About the Philippine Peso

PHP is used for domestic prices and payments throughout the Philippine archipelago. The peso sign may also describe other currencies, so the PHP code provides a precise international identifier.

Issuing authorityBangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

Currency coverage

Where the Philippine peso is official

Official tenderthe Philippines

Countries

Country guides

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

FAQ

PHP questions

What is PHP?

PHP is the ISO 4217 code for the Philippine peso. The Philippine peso is the official currency of the Philippines. It is divided into 100 sentimo and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is the issuing authority.

Who issues the Philippine peso?

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is the principal monetary authority associated with the Philippine peso.

Where is PHP official tender?

PHP is official tender in the Philippines.

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

Sources and review

Official references and editorial review