What Currency Does Uzbekistan Use?
Uzbekistan uses the Uzbek soum (UZS). Prices, everyday purchases and local transport should be treated as soum transactions.
SHORT ANSWER
The currency is the Uzbek soum — UZS.
The official currency of Uzbekistan is the Uzbek soum, currency code UZS. Use soum for normal day-to-day spending rather than expecting shops and restaurants to accept euros or US dollars.
PRACTICAL INFO
Why the numbers look large
The code you will see on exchange-rate screens and card statements.
Uzbekistan has high-denomination notes, so six-digit prices are completely normal.
PRACTICAL INFO
Check the official rate
The Central Bank of Uzbekistan publishes official exchange rates for USD, EUR, GBP, PLN and many other currencies. The cash rate offered by a bank or exchange desk can differ slightly.
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FAQ
Quick questions
What is Uzbekistan’s currency code?
UZS.
Is the Uzbek currency called som or soum?
You will see several English spellings, including soum and sum. UZS is the unambiguous currency code.
Where can I check the official exchange rate?
On the Central Bank of Uzbekistan website.