What Currency Does Dominican Republic Use?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Exchange rate (approximate):
1 USD ≈ 58.83 DOP
1 GBP ≈ 78.87 DOP
Rates are indicative (July 2026) and change daily. Always check live rates before travelling. Rates by Exchange Rate API.
DOP converter
100 DOP ≈ 1.6999 USD
Dominican peso conversion table
| Amount | USD → DOP | GBP → DOP | EUR → DOP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 58.83 | 78.87 | 67.19 |
| 5 | 294.14 | 394.33 | 335.97 |
| 10 | 588.29 | 788.65 | 671.94 |
| 20 | 1,177 | 1,577 | 1,344 |
| 50 | 2,941 | 3,943 | 3,360 |
| 100 | 5,883 | 7,887 | 6,719 |
| 500 | 29,414 | 39,433 | 33,597 |
| 1,000 | 58,829 | 78,865 | 67,194 |
| DOP | → USD | → GBP | → EUR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.017 | 0.0127 | 0.0149 |
| 5 | 0.085 | 0.0634 | 0.0744 |
| 10 | 0.17 | 0.1268 | 0.1488 |
| 20 | 0.34 | 0.2536 | 0.2976 |
| 50 | 0.8499 | 0.634 | 0.7441 |
| 100 | 1.6999 | 1.268 | 1.4882 |
| 500 | 8.4993 | 6.3399 | 7.4411 |
| 1,000 | 17.00 | 12.68 | 14.88 |
Indicative rates (July 2026). Banks and card providers add their own margin and fees, so the amount you actually receive will differ slightly.
Against the US dollar, 1 DOP is worth about 0.017 USD. Of the 141 currencies covered on this site, the Dominican peso ranks 77th by value per unit (1st = the most US dollars per unit). A high or low number says nothing about economic strength — it simply reflects how the currency is denominated.
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What is money called in Dominican Republic?
Money in Dominican Republic is called the Dominican peso — its ISO 4217 currency code is DOP, and its symbol is $. The Dominican peso is the official legal tender in Dominican Republic and is used for all everyday transactions — from paying for goods and services to converting money at banks and exchange bureaus. When travelling, you may also see it referred to as the Dominican Republic currency or simply money in Dominican Republic.
Is the Dominican peso used anywhere else?
No — Dominican Republic is the only country on this site using the Dominican peso as its official currency.
Not to be confused with other peso currencies
Several currencies carry the name “peso”, but each one is separate, with its own code, value and issuing country. The Dominican peso (DOP) is the currency of Dominican Republic.
| Currency | Code | Used in | 1 USD = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentine peso | ARS | Argentina | 1,491 |
| Chilean peso | CLP | Chile | 929.15 |
| Colombian peso | COP | Colombia | 3,342 |
| Cuban peso | CUP | Cuba | 24.00 |
| Mexican peso | MXN | Mexico | 17.50 |
| Philippine peso | PHP | Philippines | 61.58 |
| Uruguayan peso | UYU | Uruguay | 40.23 |
Practical money tips for Dominican Republic
Card payments are widely accepted in most cities, but it's still worth carrying some Dominican peso in cash for smaller vendors, local transport and rural areas. Notify your bank before travelling to avoid transactions being blocked, and compare card fees — many cards charge a foreign transaction fee that a dedicated travel money card avoids.
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Dominican Republic in context
- Dominican Republic covers 48,671 km², making it the 128th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 1 country: Haiti.
- With 10,771,504 people, Dominican Republic holds about 28.4% of the population of Caribbean.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Dominican Republic is a member state of the United Nations.
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Dominican Republic currency — FAQ
What is the currency of Dominican Republic?
The currency of Dominican Republic is the Dominican peso (currency code: DOP, symbol: $).
What is the currency code for Dominican Republic?
The ISO 4217 currency code for the Dominican peso is DOP.
What is the Dominican peso symbol?
The symbol for the Dominican peso is $. You will see this on price tags and receipts throughout Dominican Republic.
What currency is used in Dominican Republic?
The official currency used in Dominican Republic is the Dominican peso (DOP).
Can I use US dollars in Dominican Republic?
The official currency of Dominican Republic is the Dominican peso, not the US dollar. While USD may be accepted in some tourist hotels and major cities, you will generally get better rates paying in Dominican peso and should exchange money before or on arrival.
What is the exchange rate for Dominican Republic?
As of July 2026, approximately 1 USD = 58.83 DOP and 1 GBP = 78.87 DOP. Rates change daily — always check a live source before travelling or sending money.
What is money called in Dominican Republic?
Money in Dominican Republic is called the Dominican peso (DOP).
Do other countries use the Dominican peso?
No — Dominican Republic is the only country on this site using the Dominican peso as its official currency.
What is the Dominican currency?
The Dominican currency is the Dominican peso (DOP), the official money of Dominican Republic.
How much is 100 DOP in US dollars?
At the July 2026 indicative rate, 100 DOP is about 1.6999 USD or 1.268 GBP. Use the converter above for other amounts.
How much is 100 US dollars in Dominican peso?
At the July 2026 indicative rate, 100 USD is about 5,883 DOP.
Is the Dominican peso the same as other peso currencies?
No. Several currencies share the word, but each is a separate currency with its own code and value. The Dominican peso is DOP; others include Argentine peso (ARS), Chilean peso (CLP), Colombian peso (COP), Cuban peso (CUP).
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