Currency and cash
The currency is the West African CFA franc (XOF): bring some before arriving. Withdrawals are very limited and unreliable; cards are accepted only in some large hotels in Bissau.
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Sources for this guide
- France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Guinea-Bissau, useful information · Source updated: September 15, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
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