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Overview

This document contains the complete list of currency codes used in foreign exchange transactions. These codes follow the ISO 4217 standard and are used to identify different currencies in international transactions.

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Currency Codes JSON

{
  "USD": "US Dollars",
  "DEM": "Deutsch Mark",
  "SGD": "Singapore Dollar",
  "CHF": "Swiss Franc",
  "GBP": "Pound Sterling",
  "JPY": "Japanese Yen",
  "HKD": "Hong Kong Dollar",
  "EUR": "EURO",
  "ITL": "Italian Lira",
  "FRF": "French Franc",
  "AUD": "Australian Dollar",
  "SEK": "Swedish Kroner",
  "CAD": "Canadian Dollar",
  "BEF": "Belgian Franc",
  "DKK": "Danish Kroner",
  "FIM": "Finish Markka",
  "NOK": "Norwegian Kroner",
  "ATS": "Austrian Schilling",
  "INR": "Indian Rupees",
  "NLG": "Dutch Guilder",
  "ACU": "Asian Clearing Union Dollar",
  "NZD": "New Zealand Dollar",
  "BHD": "Bahraini Dinar",
  "SAR": "Saudi Arabian Riyal",
  "ZAR": "South African Rand",
  "AED": "UAE Dirham",
  "KES": "Kenya Shilling",
  "KWD": "Kuwaiti Dinar",
  "THB": "Thai Bhat",
  "CNY": "Chinese Yuan",
  "EGP": "Egyptian Pound",
  "IDR": "Indonesian Rupiah",
  "KRW": "Korean Won",
  "MYR": "Malaysian Ringgi",
  "OMR": "Omani Rial",
  "QAR": "Qatari Riyal",
  "RUB": "Russian Ruble",
  "AFA": "Afghani",
  "ALL": "Lek",
  "DZD": "Algeria Dinar",
  "AON": "Kwanza",
  "ARS": "Argentina Peso",
  "AMD": "Dram",
  "ILS": "New Shekel",
  "JMD": "Jamaica Dollar",
  "JOD": "Jordan Dinar",
  "KZT": "Tenge",
  "KPW": "Won (North Korea)",
  "LAK": "New Kip",
  "LBP": "Lebanon Pound",
  "LSL": "Maluti",
  "LRD": "Liberia Dollar",
  "LYD": "Libya Dinar",
  "LTL": "Litas",
  "MGF": "Madagascar Franc",
  "MWK": "Kwacha",
  "MVR": "Rufiya",
  "MRO": "Ouguiya",
  "MUR": "Mauritius Rupee",
  "MXN": "Peso (Mexico)",
  "MNT": "Tugrik",
  "MAD": "Morocco Dirham",
  "BSD": "Bahama Dollar",
  "BDT": "Taka",
  "BBD": "Barbados Dollar",
  "BYB": "Belarus Rouble",
  "BZD": "Belize Dollar",
  "XOF": "West African CFA franc",
  "BMD": "Bermuda Dollar",
  "BOB": "Boliviano",
  "BWP": "Pula",
  "BRL": "Real",
  "BND": "Brunei Dollar",
  "BGL": "Lev",
  "MMK": "Kyat",
  "BIF": "Burundi Franc",
  "KHR": "Rial (Cambodia)",
  "CLP": "Chile Peso",
  "COP": "Colombia Peso",
  "XAF": "Central African CFA franc",
  "ZRN": "Congolese Francs",
  "CRC": "Colon (Costa Rica)",
  "HRK": "Kuna",
  "CUP": "Cuba Peso",
  "CZK": "Koruna",
  "DJF": "Djibouti Franc",
  "DOP": "Dominican Peso",
  "ECS": "Sucre",
  "SVC": "Colon (El Salvador)",
  "ETB": "Birr",
  "FKP": "Falkland Pound",
  "FJD": "Fiji Dollar"
}

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Usage Guidelines

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For eBRC Applications

  • Use the appropriate currency code when filing eBRC (Electronic Bank Realisation Certificate) applications
  • Ensure the currency code matches the actual currency of the foreign exchange transaction
  • Refer to ISO 4217 standard for the most up-to-date currency codes

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Code Format

  • Currency codes follow the ISO 4217 standard (3-letter codes)
  • First two letters typically represent the country
  • Third letter usually represents the currency name

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Important Notes

  • Currency codes are mandatory for all foreign exchange transactions
  • Some currencies may have been replaced or discontinued (e.g., DEM, ITL, FRF)
  • Always refer to the latest RBI circulars for any updates to currency codes
  • Use current, active currency codes for new transactions
  • ISO 4217 Currency Code Standard
  • RBI Master Direction on Foreign Exchange Management
  • eBRC Technical Specifications
  • Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) guidelines
Last Updated: October 2024 Source: ISO 4217 Currency Code Standard