EUR to XOF exchange rate
Convert Euros to West African CFA Francs at the mid-market rate, currently 655.9570 XOF per EUR (as of Jul 30, 9:08 AM UTC). The mid-market rate is the wholesale reference rate; what a transfer actually delivers depends on the provider's rate and fees.
What you actually get vs the mid-market rate
Rates are moving. Provider rates for EUR to XOF are currently at or above the last published mid-market rate (655.9570, as of Jul 30, 9:08 AM UTC). That usually resolves when the reference rate next updates; compare live provider rates for the current picture.
See which provider gets you closest →Euro to West African CFA Franc rate history (30 days)
The West African CFA franc (XOF) is shared by Senegal, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, and Togo. Rates on this page apply across the currency union; payout details reference Senegal, its largest remittance market.
EUR to XOF exchange rate FAQs
What is the EUR to XOF exchange rate today?
The EUR to XOF mid-market exchange rate shown on this page is the wholesale rate banks trade at, updated through the day while FX markets are open. It is the fairest reference point for the West African CFA Franc, but the rate you get from a bank or transfer provider will usually include a margin on top.
Why is the rate I get worse than the EUR to XOF mid-market rate?
Banks and money transfer providers add a margin to the mid-market rate and often a transfer fee on top. The gap between the mid-market rate and the rate you are offered is a hidden cost of the transfer. Comparing providers on the amount actually delivered, rather than the advertised rate, is the reliable way to spot it.
How do I get the best rate when converting Euros to West African CFA Francs?
Compare what each provider actually delivers rather than the advertised rate. RemitBeat ranks providers on the EUR to XOF corridor by the amount your recipient receives after fees and exchange-rate markup, refreshed every hour.
How is money usually received in Senegal?
In Senegal, Wave and Orange Money dominate payouts, alongside bank deposit.
How often does the EUR to XOF rate change?
The mid-market rate moves continuously while global FX markets are open, from Sunday evening to Friday evening UTC. Over weekends the market is closed and the reference rate holds at Friday's close, while transfer providers may still adjust their own rates and margins.
Which countries use the West African CFA Franc?
The West African CFA franc (XOF) is shared by Senegal, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, and Togo. Rates on this page apply across the currency union; payout details reference Senegal, its largest remittance market.
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