Money, Currency and Cards in Rwanda
Local Currency
Rwanda Franc (RWF)
General Advice
The US Dollar is the hard currency of preference. The local currency is the Rwandan Franc (RWF).
Money Exchange
Only commercial banks can cash traveller's cheques.
ATM Availability
ATM machines are not widely available in Rwanda and should not be relied on.
Credit Cards
These are only accepted in some large hotels always check first
Travellers Cheques
Only commercial banks in Kigali cash traveller's cheques
Other Information
The Rwandan Franc comes in the following denominations: 5,000, 1,000, 500 and 100 notes. 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 coins. The majority of transactions in Rwanda are handled in cash.
