BIF: Burundian Franc
Official legal tender of Aruba, issued and regulated by the Central Bank of Aruba (Centrale Bank van Aruba - CBA).
Real-time wholesale mid-market rate with zero markup. Compare baseline interbank pricing against Aruban commercial bank spreads and retail foreign exchange kiosks.
Historical exchange rate movements based on central bank benchmarks and interbank market liquidity.
Reference tables for common transfer and banknote amounts based on the interbank exchange rate.
| UAE Dirham (AED) | Albanian Lek (ALL) |
|---|---|
| 1 BIF | 0.00 AWG |
| 5 BIF | 0.00 AWG |
| 10 BIF | 0.01 AWG |
| 25 BIF | 0.01 AWG |
| 50 BIF | 0.03 AWG |
| 100 BIF | 0.06 AWG |
| 200 BIF | 0.12 AWG |
| 250 BIF | 0.15 AWG |
| 500 BIF | 0.30 AWG |
| 1,000 BIF | 0.60 AWG |
| 2,500 BIF | 1.49 AWG |
| 5,000 BIF | 2.99 AWG |
| 10,000 BIF | 5.98 AWG |
| Albanian Lek (ALL) | UAE Dirham (AED) |
|---|---|
| 1 AWG | 1,672.46 BIF |
| 5 AWG | 8,362.32 BIF |
| 10 AWG | 16,724.64 BIF |
| 25 AWG | 41,811.60 BIF |
| 50 AWG | 83,623.20 BIF |
| 100 AWG | 167,246.40 BIF |
| 200 AWG | 334,492.79 BIF |
| 250 AWG | 418,115.99 BIF |
| 500 AWG | 836,231.98 BIF |
| 1,000 AWG | 1,672,463.97 BIF |
| 2,500 AWG | 4,181,159.92 BIF |
| 5,000 AWG | 8,362,319.84 BIF |
| 10,000 AWG | 16,724,639.68 BIF |
Sample transfer simulation for 10,000 BIF
| Channel / Provider | Effective Rate | Spread / Markup | Estimated Received | Net Difference |
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Interbank Wholesale Baseline
Zero-markup market benchmark (CBA reference)
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0.0006 | Mid-Market Benchmark | 5.98 AWG | Baseline (0.0%) |
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Digital Multi-Currency Accounts
Online fintech & multi-currency transfer platforms
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0.0006 | ~0.65% Low Markup | 5.94 AWG | -0.04 AWG |
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Commercial Aruban Banks (SWIFT Wire)
Caribbean Mercantile Bank (CMB) / Aruba Bank / Banco di Caribe
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0.0006 | ~2.80% + Wire Fees | 5.81 AWG | -0.17 AWG |
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Oranjestad & Palm Beach FX Bureaus
Licensed tourist resort cash exchange desks
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0.0006 | ~3.50% Retail Spread | 5.77 AWG | -0.21 AWG |
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Airport Foreign Exchange Kiosks
Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) terminals
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0.0006 | ~6.20% Airport Markup | 5.61 AWG | -0.37 AWG |
Searches for 1 BIF to AWG, convert BIF to AWG, and BIF AWG rate denote the wholesale exchange quote: the units of Aruban Florin per Burundian Franc. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 BIF = 0.0006 AWG (inverse: 1 AWG = 1672.4640 BIF), key practical factors for visitors and cross-border remitters include:
Official legal tender of Aruba, issued and regulated by the Central Bank of Aruba (Centrale Bank van Aruba - CBA).
Official monetary unit of BIF Currency Area, managed by Central Bank of Aruba (CBA).
When converting between Burundian Franc (BIF) and Aruban Florin (AWG), understanding the local currency framework in Aruba guarantees you obtain competitive rates without unexpected markups. The Aruban Florin (AWG) is pegged to the US Dollar at the official rate of 1 USD = 1.79 AWG. Commercial institutions across Oranjestad, Palm Beach, and San Nicolas maintain active foreign currency services under the regulatory supervision of the Centrale Bank van Aruba (CBA).
The Aruban Florin circulates in colorful banknotes of 10, 25, 50, 100, and 200 AWG, featuring vibrant native flora and fauna motifs. US Dollars are widely accepted in retail stores and resort hotels, but receiving change in Florins is common practice. When exchanging foreign cash notes, ensure bills are clean and crisp without tears.
Under Aruban anti-money laundering legislation and customs rules enforced by the Departamento di Aduana and MOT (Meldpunt Ongebruikelijke Transacties), travelers entering or departing Aruba carrying physical cash or bearer negotiable instruments of Afl. 20,000 or more (or foreign equivalent, approximately $11,000 USD) are legally required to file an official customs declaration upon border inspection.
At today's interbank rate (1 BIF = 0.0006 AWG), 1,000 BIF converts to approximately 0.60 AWG (inverse: 1 AWG = 1672.4640 BIF). Retail exchange counters apply spreads between 1.0% and 3.5%.
Licensed commercial bank branches (such as Caribbean Mercantile Bank, Aruba Bank, and Banco di Caribe) in Oranjestad, as well as foreign exchange desks at Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA), provide official currency exchange services.
The cross rate is determined by international foreign exchange markets, reflecting the fixed USD peg maintained by the Centrale Bank van Aruba (CBA) combined with monetary policy indicators from Monetary Authority (BIF).
Travelers entering or exiting Aruba with physical currency or monetary instruments totaling Afl. 20,000 or more (or foreign currency equivalent) must submit an official declaration to Aruban customs (Departamento di Aduana).
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