COUNTRY MONEY GUIDE

Taiwan currency guide

The official currency is TWD. Payment habits vary by merchant and location, so travellers should combine a primary card, a backup method and a practical amount of local cash.

Currency converter

TWD → USD

Rate date 2026-09-15
Quick amounts
TWD 1USD 0.03148

1 TWD = 0.03148 USD

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

Country/areaTaiwan
Official currencyTWD
RegionAsia Pacific
ISOTW
DIRECT ANSWER

TWD is the official currency

The official currency is TWD. Payment habits vary by merchant and location, so travellers should combine a primary card, a backup method and a practical amount of local cash.

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

PAYING LOCALLY

Cash, cards and ATMs in Taiwan

Cash use

Cash remains useful at night markets, small restaurants and traditional shops.

Card acceptance

Cards and mobile payments are common in larger stores, hotels and transport-related services.

Contactless and mobile payments

Contactless and mobile-wallet acceptance depends on the merchant, network and device.

ATM

ATMs are widespread; overseas-card compatibility and fees vary.

Dynamic currency conversion

If an ATM or terminal offers conversion into your home currency, compare the disclosed rate and fees with paying in the local currency before accepting.

Tipping practices

Tipping is generally not required, though service charges may appear in some venues.

TRAVEL MONEY

Planning money before and after arrival

Before travel

Before travel, notify the card issuer when necessary, check foreign-transaction and ATM fees, and keep a backup payment method.

Airport exchange

Airport exchange counters can be convenient but may use wider spreads or additional charges.

EXCHANGE RATES

Major TWD reference rates

Rate date:2026-09-15
PairReference rateOpen
TWD/AUD1 TWD = 0.04416 AUDView TWD to AUD →
TWD/CAD1 TWD = 0.04375 CADView TWD to CAD →
TWD/CNY1 TWD = 0.21116 CNYView TWD to CNY →
TWD/EUR1 TWD = 0.02725 EURView TWD to EUR →
TWD/GBP1 TWD = 0.02332 GBPView TWD to GBP →
TWD/JPY1 TWD = 4.8686 JPYView TWD to JPY →
TWD/SGD1 TWD = 0.04002 SGDView TWD to SGD →
TWD/USD1 TWD = 0.03148 USDView TWD to USD →
USEFUL CONVERSIONS

Useful TWD conversions

TRAVEL & MONEY GUIDES

Related practical guides

fees

How card fees affect USD to TWD conversion

A practical breakdown of reference rates, card-network conversion, foreign transaction fees and posting time for USD/TWD spending.

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basics

How to read TWD to CNY: direction, amount tables and fees

Understand TWD/CNY versus CNY/TWD, common amounts, provider dates and real conversion costs.

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FAQ

Taiwan currency questions

What currency is used in Taiwan?

The official currency is TWD.

Should visitors carry cash in Taiwan?

Cash remains useful at night markets, small restaurants and traditional shops.

Are foreign cards accepted in Taiwan?

Cards and mobile payments are common in larger stores, hotels and transport-related services.

What should I check before using an ATM abroad?

Check the local operator fee, card-issuer fee, withdrawal limit and any dynamic currency conversion offer.

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
2026-08-12
Rate date
2026-09-15