What Currency Does Ukraine Use?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Exchange rate (approximate):
1 USD โ 44.51 UAH
1 GBP โ 59.67 UAH
Rates are indicative (July 2026) and change daily. Always check live rates before travelling. Rates by Exchange Rate API.
UAH converter
100 UAH โ 2.2466 USD
Ukrainian hryvnia conversion table
| Amount | USD โ UAH | GBP โ UAH | EUR โ UAH |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44.51 | 59.67 | 50.84 |
| 5 | 222.56 | 298.36 | 254.20 |
| 10 | 445.11 | 596.71 | 508.41 |
| 20 | 890.22 | 1,193 | 1,017 |
| 50 | 2,226 | 2,984 | 2,542 |
| 100 | 4,451 | 5,967 | 5,084 |
| 500 | 22,256 | 29,836 | 25,420 |
| 1,000 | 44,511 | 59,671 | 50,841 |
| UAH | โ USD | โ GBP | โ EUR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0225 | 0.0168 | 0.0197 |
| 5 | 0.1123 | 0.0838 | 0.0983 |
| 10 | 0.2247 | 0.1676 | 0.1967 |
| 20 | 0.4493 | 0.3352 | 0.3934 |
| 50 | 1.1233 | 0.8379 | 0.9835 |
| 100 | 2.2466 | 1.6759 | 1.9669 |
| 500 | 11.23 | 8.3793 | 9.8346 |
| 1,000 | 22.47 | 16.76 | 19.67 |
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 UAH is worth about 0.0225 USD. Of the 141 currencies covered on this site, the Ukrainian hryvnia ranks 72nd by value per unit (1st = the most US dollars per unit). A high or low number says nothing about economic strength โ it simply reflects how the currency is denominated.
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What is money called in Ukraine?
Money in Ukraine is called the Ukrainian hryvnia โ its ISO 4217 currency code is UAH, and its symbol is โด. The Ukrainian hryvnia is the official legal tender in Ukraine and is used for all everyday transactions โ 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 Ukraine currency or simply money in Ukraine. The Ukrainian hryvnia is subdivided into 100 kopiyky, though small-denomination coins may not always be in everyday circulation.
Is the Ukrainian hryvnia used anywhere else?
No โ Ukraine is the only country on this site using the Ukrainian hryvnia as its official currency.
Practical money tips for Ukraine
Card payments are widely accepted in most cities, but it's still worth carrying some Ukrainian hryvnia in cash for smaller vendors, local transport and rural areas. Notify your bank before travelling to avoid transactions being blocked, and compare card fees โ many cards charge a foreign transaction fee that a dedicated travel money card avoids.
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Ukraine in context
- Ukraine covers 603,550 kmยฒ, making it the 44th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 7 countries: Belarus, Hungary, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia.
- With 32,862,000 people, Ukraine holds about 17.2% of the population of Eastern Europe.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Ukraine is a member state of the United Nations.
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Ukraine currency โ FAQ
What is the currency of Ukraine?
The currency of Ukraine is the Ukrainian hryvnia (currency code: UAH, symbol: โด).
What is the currency code for Ukraine?
The ISO 4217 currency code for the Ukrainian hryvnia is UAH.
What is the Ukrainian hryvnia symbol?
The symbol for the Ukrainian hryvnia is โด. You will see this on price tags and receipts throughout Ukraine.
What currency is used in Ukraine?
The official currency used in Ukraine is the Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH).
Can I use US dollars in Ukraine?
The official currency of Ukraine is the Ukrainian hryvnia, not the US dollar. While USD may be accepted in some tourist hotels and major cities, you will generally get better rates paying in Ukrainian hryvnia and should exchange money before or on arrival.
What is the exchange rate for Ukraine?
As of July 2026, approximately 1 USD = 44.51 UAH and 1 GBP = 59.67 UAH. Rates change daily โ always check a live source before travelling or sending money.
What is money called in Ukraine?
Money in Ukraine is called the Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH).
Do other countries use the Ukrainian hryvnia?
No โ Ukraine is the only country on this site using the Ukrainian hryvnia as its official currency.
What is the Ukrainian currency?
The Ukrainian currency is the Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH), the official money of Ukraine.
How much is 100 UAH in US dollars?
At the July 2026 indicative rate, 100 UAH is about 2.2466 USD or 1.6759 GBP. Use the converter above for other amounts.
How much is 100 US dollars in Ukrainian hryvnia?
At the July 2026 indicative rate, 100 USD is about 4,451 UAH.
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