Money in Mozambique
Mozambique uses the Mozambican metical. Here is how to pay there, whether to tip, and what common amounts are worth.
- Currency
- MZNMozambican metical
- Symbol
- MT
- Tipping
- Appreciated
Paying in Mozambique
Carry cash for markets and small lodges. Tourist areas sometimes accept US dollars or rand.
- Cards
- Accepted in cities and tourist areas
- Cash
- Carry metical for markets, craft stalls and local services, and in rural areas where some shops and fuel stations take only cash. In the south, rand is often easier than metical for tips.
- ATMs
- ATMs are in cities and larger towns, and Visa generally works while Mastercard may fail at some machines. Accommodation Mozambique reports per-withdrawal limits of Mt 3,000 to Mt 10,000 depending on the bank.
- Foreign currency
- Rand is widely accepted in southern Mozambique, and US dollars and cards are usually accepted for larger bookings such as high-end lodges and dive charters.
- Exchanging money
- Accommodation Mozambique calls exchange bureaux (casas de cambio) the best option, with a BCI branch as a fallback, and says not to count on small towns. It says US dollars must be new-design notes.
- Watch out for
- iExplore says metical is not negotiable outside the country. World Travel Guide (2019) says foreign currency over US$5,000 and meticais over MZN 10,000 must be declared to customs.
Tipping in Mozambique
Around 10% in restaurants. Small tips for guides and lodge staff are welcome.
Appreciated: Tipping isn't required, but a tip or rounding up is welcome.
Sources checked: Discover Africa, Accommodation Mozambique, iExplore, World Travel Guide, Go2Africa, Expert Africa.
Convert to and from MZN
Quick reference
| Amount | USD | EUR | GBP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 63.86 MZN | 71.54 MZN | 85.69 MZN |
| 10 | 639 MZN | 715 MZN | 857 MZN |
| 50 | 3,193 MZN | 3,577 MZN | 4,285 MZN |
| 100 | 6,386 MZN | 7,154 MZN | 8,569 MZN |
| 500 | 31,930 MZN | 35,771 MZN | 42,846 MZN |
What each amount is worth in MZN. Mid-market rates from 2 November 2026, 17:00 UTC.
Common questions
What currency does Mozambique use?
Mozambique uses the Mozambican metical (MZN).
Do you need to tip in Mozambique?
Appreciated. Around 10% in restaurants. Small tips for guides and lodge staff are welcome.
Can you pay by card in Mozambique?
Accepted in cities and tourist areas. Carry metical for markets, craft stalls and local services, and in rural areas where some shops and fuel stations take only cash. In the south, rand is often easier than metical for tips.
Are there ATMs in Mozambique?
ATMs are in cities and larger towns, and Visa generally works while Mastercard may fail at some machines. Accommodation Mozambique reports per-withdrawal limits of Mt 3,000 to Mt 10,000 depending on the bank.