COUNTRY MONEY GUIDE

Brazil currency guide

Brazil uses BRL for ordinary prices and payments. Cash, cards, bank transfers and digital wallets may be accepted differently by merchant, location and transaction type. Always compare the dated reference rate with the final rate, fees and any dynamic currency conversion offered at checkout.

Currency converter

BRL → USD

Rate date 2026-11-01
Quick amounts
BRL 1USD 0.18532

1 BRL = 0.18532 USD

Reference rate only. Banks and payment providers may use different rates and fees.

Country/areaBrazil
Official currencyBRL
RegionAmericas
ISOBR
DIRECT ANSWER

BRL is the official currency

Brazil uses BRL for ordinary prices and payments. Cash, cards, bank transfers and digital wallets may be accepted differently by merchant, location and transaction type. Always compare the dated reference rate with the final rate, fees and any dynamic currency conversion offered at checkout.

CurrencyFlow rates are for budgeting and comparison, not guaranteed bank, card or exchange-counter quotes.

PAYING LOCALLY

Cash, cards and ATMs in Brazil

Cash use

巴西日常价格和支付主要使用 BRL。现金、银行卡、银行转账和电子钱包的接受程度会因商户、地点和交易类型而不同。实际换汇时应同时比较带日期的参考汇率、平台点差、固定费用以及结账时可能出现的动态货币转换。

Card acceptance

巴西日常价格和支付主要使用 BRL。现金、银行卡、银行转账和电子钱包的接受程度会因商户、地点和交易类型而不同。实际换汇时应同时比较带日期的参考汇率、平台点差、固定费用以及结账时可能出现的动态货币转换。

Contactless and mobile payments

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ATM

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Dynamic currency conversion

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Tipping practices

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TRAVEL MONEY

Planning money before and after arrival

Before travel

旅行或跨境付款前,应确认银行卡是否收取境外交易费、ATM 手续费或中间行费用。如后续报销或记账需要历史汇率,请保留交易日期和凭证。

Airport exchange

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EXCHANGE RATES

Major BRL reference rates

Rate date:2026-11-01
PairReference rateOpen
BRL/AUD1 BRL = 0.26369 AUDView BRL to AUD →
BRL/CAD1 BRL = 0.25911 CADView BRL to CAD →
BRL/CNY1 BRL = 1.2336 CNYView BRL to CNY →
BRL/EUR1 BRL = 0.16582 EURView BRL to EUR →
BRL/GBP1 BRL = 0.13859 GBPView BRL to GBP →
BRL/JPY1 BRL = 29.218 JPYView BRL to JPY →
BRL/SGD1 BRL = 0.23709 SGDView BRL to SGD →
BRL/USD1 BRL = 0.18532 USDView BRL to USD →
USEFUL CONVERSIONS

Useful BRL conversions

SOURCES & REVIEW

Official references and review

Payment practices vary by merchant, location and time. Check current monetary, customs and card-issuer guidance before travel.

Reviewer
caojingxin
Reviewed
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Rate date
2026-11-01