USD to XAF exchange rate
Convert US Dollars to Central African CFA Francs at the mid-market rate, currently 573.5915 XAF per USD (as of Jul 10, 8:22 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 USD to XAF are currently at or above the last published mid-market rate (573.5915, as of Jul 10, 8:22 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 →US Dollar to Central African CFA Franc rate history (30 days)
The Central African CFA franc (XAF) is shared by Cameroon, Chad, the Central African Republic, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon. Rates on this page apply across the currency union; payout details reference Cameroon, its largest remittance market.
USD to XAF exchange rate FAQs
What is the USD to XAF exchange rate today?
The USD to XAF 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 Central 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 USD to XAF 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 US Dollars to Central African CFA Francs?
Compare what each provider actually delivers rather than the advertised rate. RemitBeat ranks providers on the USD to XAF corridor by the amount your recipient receives after fees and exchange-rate markup, refreshed every 30 minutes.
How is money usually received in Cameroon?
In Cameroon, MTN MoMo and Orange Money are the main payout methods, plus bank deposit.
How often does the USD to XAF 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 Central African CFA Franc?
The Central African CFA franc (XAF) is shared by Cameroon, Chad, the Central African Republic, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon. Rates on this page apply across the currency union; payout details reference Cameroon, its largest remittance market.
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