What Currency Does Samoa Use?

The flag of Samoa has a red field. A blue rectangle, bearing a representation of the Southern Cross made up of five large and one smaller five-pointed white stars, is superimposed in the canton.
Currency of Samoa Samoan tālā WST · T

Exchange rate (approximate):

1 USD ≈ 2.7345 WST

1 GBP ≈ 3.6659 WST

Rates are indicative (July 2026) and change daily. Always check live rates before travelling. Rates by Exchange Rate API.

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Samoa uses the Samoan tālā (currency code: WST, symbol: T).

Samoa currency — FAQ

What is the currency of Samoa?

Samoa uses the Samoan tālā (WST).

What is the Samoan tālā symbol?

The symbol for the Samoan tālā is T.

Can I use US dollars in Samoa?

The official currency of Samoa is the Samoan tālā. While USD may be accepted in some tourist areas, it is recommended to use local currency.

What is the exchange rate for Samoa?

Approximately 1 USD = 2.7345 WST. Rates change daily — always check before travelling.

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