Money and Banking

Posted by admin on Jul 11, 2016 in Tips

The money used in Tahiti is called the French Pacific Franc or Polynesian Franc. The notes are very colorful with beautiful pictures, and the coins are large and seem like something from the treasure chest of a sunken Spanish Galleon. The code for the currency is XPF or CPF.

The currency exchange rate is locked to the European Euro although, banks will alter that rate in order to make their service fee.

One thing to remember about this currency is that it is not transferable on world markets. You will not be able to buy any in your home country’s …