Burundi - Money

Currency & Money

Currency information:

Burundi Franc (BIF) = 100 centimes. Notes are in denominations of BIF5,000, 1,000, 500, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of BIF10, 5 and 1.

Credit cards:

Major credit cards are not generally accepted; there is limited use in some major hotels.

ATM:

There are a few ATM cashpoints around Bujumbura, the capital. A few of them accept foreign Visa cards. However, if you are travelling outside of Bujumbura, it's best to carry cash with you.

Travellers cheques:

To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars or Euros. Commission rates are usually high.

Banking hours:

Mon-Fri, mornings only.

Currency restriction:

The import and export of local currency is limited to BIF2000. The import and export of foreign currency is unlimted, subject to declaration.

Currency exchange:

All exchange transactions must be conducted through one of the main banks in Bujumbura or Gitega.

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