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Which countries use the West African CFA franc?
Eight countries and territories use the West African CFA franc.
Where the West African CFA franc is the only currency
Africa
Other shared currencies
Questions
How many countries use the West African CFA franc?
Eight in our data. All of them use it as their only currency.
What is the code and symbol of the West African CFA franc?
The ISO code is XOF and the symbol is Fr.
Do I need to change money between these countries?
Not between the eight places where the West African CFA franc is the only currency: Benin, Burkina Faso, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Mali, Niger, Senegal and Togo. Card fees can still differ by bank.
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