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Quick answer: The currency used in Curaçao is the Caribbean guilder (XCG), commonly shown as Cg.
CurrencyCaribbean guilder
CodeXCG
SymbolCg
How to pay in Curaçao
Curaçao now uses the Caribbean guilder (XCG). It became legal tender on March 31, 2025, replacing the Netherlands Antillean guilder. The old ANG stopped being legal tender after June 30, 2025, so older travel articles that still list ANG are outdated.
Cash, ATMs and exchange
Current Caribbean-guilder banknotes are 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 guilders. Coins are issued in 1, 5, 10, 25 and 50 cents, plus 1- and 5-guilder coins. Use bank or established ATM services when you need local cash.
A local payment detail worth knowing
Because the currency changed recently, double-check the currency shown on menus, receipts and older price guides. XCG is the current ISO currency code and Cg is used as the local symbol.
Before you travel
- Check whether your card charges foreign-transaction or ATM fees.
- Keep a backup payment method separate from your main wallet.
- When an ATM or terminal offers to convert the charge into your home currency, compare the rate before accepting.
Avoid relying on an old ANG exchange-rate screenshot or pre-2025 travel article when estimating costs.
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Official reference: Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten — Caribbean guilder