# Local Currency

The official currency is the West African CFA Franc  (XOF). The current average exchange ratecan be found on this website: <https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=1&From=USD&To=XOF>

Foreign currencies can be converted at the airport, the hotel, or any major bank in the city. Please note that most ATMs accept major credit/debit cards including Visa, Master Card, Maestro and American Express.

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