What Currency Is Used in Curacao?

Curacao uses the Caribbean guilder (XCG). Here is a quick guide to cash, cards and payment planning for the trip.

Quick answer: The currency used in Curacao is the Caribbean guilder (XCG), commonly shown with the symbol Cg.

Money and payments in Curacao

Carry more than one way to pay. Cards are convenient where accepted, while some cash is useful for smaller businesses, transport, tips or places that do not accept your card network.

Currency

Caribbean guilder

Code

XCG

Symbol

Before you travel

Check whether your card charges foreign-transaction fees.
Keep a backup payment method separate from your main wallet.
Use reputable ATMs and review the exchange-rate choice before confirming a withdrawal.

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