This is the currency information page for Congolese francs (CDF) - used in: Democratic Republic of the Congo. Here you'll find information on this currency, current exchange rates with all other currencies, handy cut-out exchange rate pocket charts for US dollars, euros and sterling for your travels and most importantly, links to purchase Congolese francs (in cash or card) at the best possible rates.


Buy Congolese francs at best value

Although it's not possible to buy Congolese francs in the UK, you may want to bring US dollars or euros with you to exchange on arrival. Travelex offer guaranteed best exchange rates in the UK, with zero commission (minimum £100 order) and free pickup at a wide range of Travelex shops in airports, ports and city centres.


For extra convenience and security, a prepaid travel card is available from Travelex for Congolese francs. This can be used at any Mastercard-enabled ATM or shop, with no fee for standard usage.



Exchange Rates & Currency Information

Exchange Rates (Sep 2016)

Euro:1 = FC1129
Dollar:$1 = FC1012
Pound:£1 = FC1345



Currency subunits and denominations

Subunits: centimes - 1/100.

The following denominations are currently in use for Congolese francs:

Coins: There are no coins currently in use.

Banknotes: 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 centimes, 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 francs.



Exchange Rate Travel Charts

Print and cut-out these pocket-size exchange rate charts for easy currency comparisons while travelling.

CDF / EUR
(Sep 2016)
CDFEURCDFEUR
1,0000.8920,00017.71
2,0001.7750,00044.29
3,0002.66100,00088.57
5,0004.43250,000221.43
10,0008.86500,000442.87
15,00013.291,000,000885.74
EUR / CDF
(Sep 2016)
EURCDFEURCDF
11,1292022,580
22,2585056,450
33,387100112,900
55,645250282,250
1011,290500564,500
1516,9351,0001,129,000
CDF / USD
(Sep 2016)
CDFUSDCDFUSD
1,0000.9920,00019.76
2,0001.9850,00049.41
3,0002.96100,00098.81
5,0004.94250,000247.04
10,0009.88500,000494.07
15,00014.821,000,000988.14
USD / CDF
(Sep 2016)
USDCDFUSDCDF
11,0122020,240
22,0245050,600
33,036100101,200
55,060250253,000
1010,120500506,000
1515,1801,0001,012,000
CDF / GBP
(Sep 2016)
CDFGBPCDFGBP
1,0000.7420,00014.87
2,0001.4950,00037.17
3,0002.23100,00074.35
5,0003.72250,000185.87
10,0007.43500,000371.75
15,00011.151,000,000743.49
GBP / CDF
(Sep 2016)
GBPCDFGBPCDF
11,3452026,900
22,6905067,250
34,035100134,500
56,725250336,250
1013,450500672,500
1520,1751,0001,345,000