Dominican currency

Travelling to Dominican Republic? Before you head off, find out all about Dominican currency exchange, including tips on how to save with your Revolut multi-currency card.

What is the currency in Dominican Republic?

Dominican Republic uses the Dominican Peso as its official currency since 1937.

If you’re exchanging money before your trip to Dominican Republic, keep an eye out for the currency code DOP, and check out our currency converter to find out how much your money's currently worth in Dominican Pesos.

Once you’re in Dominican Republic, you’ll see the symbol DOP$ used to show prices at shops and restaurants.

Want to pay in cash like a local? You'll find Dominican Peso banknotes in DOP$ 100, DOP$ 200, DOP$ 500, DOP$ 1000, DOP$ 2000. Each Dominican Peso is divided into 100 centavos, with coins in DOP$ 1, DOP$ 5, DOP$ 10, DOP$ 25.

Spend in Dominican currency with your Revolut travel card

It's the only travel money card you could need.

Just add money to your account in any of 35+ currencies and pay with your Revolut travel card in Dominican Republic as usual — we'll convert your money to DOP for you.

Got another trip coming up? We've got you covered. Use your travel card to pay in 150+ other currencies worldwide. This is a travel debit card you'll want to use again and again.

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One debit card for all your spending in Dominican Republic

Whether you're withdrawing cash or paying for your morning coffee, make sure to have this wild card up your sleeve while you're out and about in Dominican Republic.

Pay contactless

Link your card to Apple Pay or Google Pay, and race through checkout with just your phone wherever Visa is accepted.

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Prefer to go digital? Create up to 30 virtual cards in-app and manage your spending entirely online. Bonus tip — create a disposable virtual card for extra secure online shopping.

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Withdraw cash with no Revolut fees

Find an ATM nearby with our in-app ATM locator and withdraw cash with no fees from us, whenever you're within your plan's limits.

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Freeze your card in a tap if it goes missing, then unfreeze it when you're ready to start spending again. Now that's security that'll give you the chills.

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  • Pay contactless

    Link your card to Apple Pay or Google Pay, and race through checkout with just your phone wherever Visa is accepted.

    Go contactless
  • Create virtual cards

    Prefer to go digital? Create up to 30 virtual cards in-app and manage your spending entirely online. Bonus tip — create a disposable virtual card for extra secure online shopping.

    Check out our virtual cards
  • Withdraw cash with no Revolut fees

    Find an ATM nearby with our in-app ATM locator and withdraw cash with no fees from us, whenever you're within your plan's limits.

    Find an ATM in-app
  • Customise card security features

    Freeze your card in a tap if it goes missing, then unfreeze it when you're ready to start spending again. Now that's security that'll give you the chills.

    Explore card security

Withdraw cash in Dominican Republic with no Revolut fees¹

While most shops in Dominican Republic accept Visa, having cash on hand is always a good idea. Embark on all your adventures knowing you've got easy access to ATM withdrawals whenever you need them.

  • Standard

    No Revolut fees on ATM withdrawals up to ¥25,000 or 5 withdrawals per rolling month

  • Premium

    No Revolut fees on ATM withdrawals up to ¥50,000 per rolling month

  • Metal

    No Revolut fees on ATM withdrawals up to ¥100,000 per rolling month

¹After you reach your monthly limit, you'll pay a 2% fair usage fee. ATM withdrawals are restricted solely to funds added via bank top-ups/bank transfers or received through P2P transactions. Submission of your MyNumber is mandatory. Third-party ATM fees may also apply.

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Tips for exchanging money in Dominican Republic

  1. Don't exchange at airports or at home

    No need to overspend on exchanging cash before you travel. Use your Revolut card to spend or withdraw money from an ATM while you're in Dominican Republic (just watch out for third-party ATM fees).

  2. Choose the local currency

    While you're in Dominican Republic, always choose to pay in Dominican Pesos when you spend with your card in shops and restaurants.

  3. Save on travel money with a Revolut card

    Spend in Dominican Pesos at competitive rates on your next trip to Dominican Republic, with no additional currency exchange fees on weekdays within your plan's limits. Plan fees and T&Cs apply.

Exchange to Dominican currency with Revolut

Whether you're sending or spending abroad, we've got something for you.

Exchange and transfer fees, fair usage limits, and Terms & Conditions apply. Transfers are restricted solely to funds added via bank top-ups/bank transfers or received through P2P transactions. Submission of your MyNumber is mandatory for all international transfers. Third-party processing fees may apply.

You need to pay in Dominican currency?

Convert your money into DOP

Exchange, send, and spend directly in Dominican currency in-app with rates you'll love. Check out our live foreign exchange rates with our currency converter and see for yourself why 70+ million global customers use Revolut.

Our current rate¥1 = €0.0054
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Get startedExchange rates are dynamic. Always remember to check the applicable rate in-app before carrying out your exchange

Dominican Currency Exchange Rate

1 JPY = 0.37840 DOP

-RD$0.0435010.31 %
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Dominican currency FAQs

  • Like all cities in Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo uses the Dominican Peso as its official currency. Each Dominican peso is divided into 100 centavos. While you're in Dominican Republic, you’ll see the symbol DOP$ in shops and restaurants. If you're exchanging currencies, keep an eye out for the currency code DOP.
  • Yes, you can use your Revolut card at shops, restaurants, and hotels in Dominican Republic that accept Visa and Mastercard.
    All you have to do is add money to your account in any of our 35+ supported currencies and pay with your card as usual. We'll automatically exchange to DOP at the Revolut exchange rate. You can also make ATM cash withdrawals in Dominican Pesos with your multi-currency card. You won't pay any Revolut ATM fees if you're within your plan's monthly fair usage limits:

    • Standard: up to ¥25,000 (or 5 withdrawals, whichever comes first)
    • Premium: up to ¥50,000
    • Metal: up to ¥100,000

    These limits are set on a rolling monthly basis. This means they'll reset every month from the date you opened your account or the date you changed your plan. You can check your remaining monthly allowance in-app.

    Check out our Help Centre for more on ATM withdrawal limits.

  • When you use your card in Dominican Republic, you'll often be asked whether you want to pay in Japanese Yen. This is called dynamic currency conversion (DCC). While it may make it easier to understand exactly how much you're paying in your home currency, you'll often get a poor exchange rate and pay additional fees.
    Our go-to tip? When you're in Dominican Republic, always choose to pay in the official Dominican currency: the Dominican peso.
    When you spend with your Revolut debit card, we'll take care of the currency exchange, so you'll get competitive rates and fees.

  • Here's how you can get your Revolut Travel Money Card:

    1. Download our app for iOS or Android, and sign up for an account in just a few minutes
    2. Tap the card icon on your home screen, go to + Add new, and choose whether you want a physical card, a virtual card, or both
    3. Add money to your account in any of 35+ supported currencies
    4. Start spending online and in shops with your virtual card straight away. We'll handle the currency conversion for you
    5. Once your physical card arrives, you can start making ATM withdrawals as well
  • Currency exchange rates rise and fall constantly, so it's wise to keep an eye out for current market trends.

    Before converting Japanese Yen to Dominican peso, use our currency converter, conversion tables, and price comparison widget to find today's exchange rates. Keep in mind that exchange rates fluctuate constantly, so always double-check our current rate in-app before converting.

    Check live Japanese Yen to Dominican peso exchange rates
  • When you're in Dominican Republic, you have several convenient ways to handle your payments with Revolut.

    Your multi-currency card is widely accepted at most merchants, allowing you to pay directly in Dominican peso if you have it in your account, or automatically converting from another currency in your balance at competitive exchange rates.

    For cash needs, you can easily withdraw Dominican peso from ATMs, keeping in mind your plan's withdrawal limits.

    Additionally, if you've added your Revolut card to Apple Pay or Google Pay, you can often use your phone for contactless payments at participating stores and restaurants, offering a quick and secure way to pay.

  • Adding Dominican peso to your Revolut account is straightforward.

    • Go to Home on the bottom menu
    • Below your balance, tap Accounts
    • Tap Add new
    • Choose Currency account
    • You'll see a list of the available currencies to choose from
    • Follow the steps in-app to set up your additional currency account

The content of this page is for general information purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. If you have any questions about your personal circumstances please seek professional and independent advice. Revolut is not a financial adviser.
ATM withdrawals are subject to fair-usage fees depending on plan. Withdrawing cash from an ATM using your Revolut card is free, up to the limits of your plan. Check out all our pricing plans.
After you hit these limits, we charge a small fee. If you’re withdrawing from an ATM in a currency you don’t hold in your wallet, this will involve a conversion. Exchange fees above your free conversion limits will also apply for that conversion. You may also be charged a fee when withdrawing funds by the ATM owner. Learn more.
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