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Ecuador's currency is the US dollar. Buy USD online for our best rates, even better rates when you exchange $2,000 AUD to USD or via travel money card. Collect your cash order in store or have it delivered to your door.Today's USD Online Exchange Rate*:

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What is Ecuador's Currency?

Currency:	US Dollar
Central Bank:	Federal Reserve Bank
Currency symbol:	$ (dollar)
Currency sub unit:	¢ (cent)
Nicknames:	greenback, buck, dough, green
Bank notes:	$1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100
Coins:	1¢, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, 50¢, $1

The official currency of Ecuador is the US dollar. While US dollar bills are used in Ecuador, the country issues its own centavo coins.

US dollars have been used in Ecuador since 2000 and replaced the former currency, the Ecuadorian sucre. When introduced the dollar was equal to around 25,000 sucres.

The move from sucres to dollars was spurred on by the economic crisis in Ecuador in 1999 which caused the sucre to collapse so badly that citizens began changing their holdings over to US dollars, unofficially dollarising the country’s economy.

The most commonly used bills for US dollars in Ecuador are the 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 notes.

What to spend your US dollars on

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  3 course meal for 2

  25 USD

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  Local bottle of beer

  5.50 USD

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  Local bus ticket

  0.25 USD

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  Entry into Galápagos National Park

  19 USD

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  Half a dozen eggs

  0.9 USD

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Must-sees in Ecuador

• The Galápagos Islands
• Named after the giant tortoises that grace their lands, the Galápagos Islands are a UNESCO world heritage site and one of the most active volcanic regions in the world. Stunning wildlife, untouched natural beauty and an opportunity to learn about their important conservation wait within these wild lands.

• The Hot Springs of Baños
• The stunning town of Baños de Agua Santa sits nestled at the basin of the Amazon surrounded by jungle and forest. Offering stunning waterfalls and neighbouring hot springs, it’ll excite the adventurer within as you traverse swing bridges over deep pools, hike through the jungle and white water raft down winding rivers.

• Quito
• Ecuador’s stunning historic capital sits high in the Andes and is filled with majestic colonial architecture from centuries gone by. The largest historic centre in South America, Quito boasts charming city squares, stunning churches, top museums and a strong local art and craft scene; making it a favourite for artisans.

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• When did Ecuador start using US dollars?

  US dollars have been used in Ecuador since 2000 and were adopted officially by the government when the Ecuadorian sucre collapsed.

• What coins are used in Ecuador?

  Although all US currency is used and accepted in Ecuador, the Ecuadorian Government issues their own coins called centavos. A centavo is equal to that of a cent.

• Is cash or card preferred in Ecuador?

  As with most countries, cards are widely-used and accepted in major Ecuadorian cities, however cash is recommended for rural areas.

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** The figures provided are indicative only and are there to provide an idea of the amount of travel money you may need during your trip.

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