Zanzibari currency
Travelling to Tanzania? Before you head off, find out all about Zanzibari currency exchange, including tips on how to save with your Revolut multi-currency card.
What is the currency in Tanzania?
Tanzania uses the Tanzanian Shilling as its official currency since 1966.
If you’re exchanging money before your trip to Tanzania, keep an eye out for the currency code TZS, and check out our currency converter to find out how much your money's currently worth in Tanzanian Shillings.
Once you’re in Tanzania, you’ll see the symbol TSh used to show prices at shops and restaurants.
Want to pay in cash like a local? You'll find Tanzanian Shilling banknotes in TSh 500, TSh 1000, TSh 2000, TSh 5000, TSh 10000. Each Tanzanian Shilling is divided into 100 senti, with coins in 50, 100, 200, 500 Shilingi.

Spend in Zanzibari 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 36 currencies and pay with your Revolut travel card in Tanzania as usual — we'll convert your money to TZS 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 Tanzania
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 Tanzania.
Pay contactless
Link your card to Apple Pay or Google Pay, and race through checkout with just your phone wherever Visa and Mastercard are accepted.
Go contactlessCreate 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 cardsWithdraw 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-appCustomise 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 securityPay contactless
Link your card to Apple Pay or Google Pay, and race through checkout with just your phone wherever Visa and Mastercard are accepted.
Go contactlessCreate 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 cardsWithdraw 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-appCustomise 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 Tanzania with no Revolut fees¹
While most shops in Tanzania accept Visa or Mastercard, 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 €200 or 5 withdrawals per rolling month
Plus
No Revolut fees on ATM withdrawals up to €200 per rolling month
Premium
No Revolut fees on ATM withdrawals up to €400 per rolling month
Metal
No Revolut fees on ATM withdrawals up to €800 per rolling month
Ultra
No Revolut fees on ATM withdrawals up to €2,000 per rolling month
¹After you reach your monthly limit, you'll pay a 2% fair usage fee. Third-party ATM fees may also apply.
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Tips for exchanging money in Tanzania
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 Tanzania (just watch out for third-party ATM fees).
Choose the local currency
While you're in Tanzania, always choose to pay in Tanzanian Shillings when you spend with your card in shops and restaurants. This'll help you avoid dynamic currency conversion (DCC) fees.
Save on travel money with a Revolut card
Spend in Tanzanian Shillings at competitive rates on your next trip to Tanzania, with no additional currency exchange fees on weekdays within your plan's limits. Plan fees and T&Cs apply.
Exchange to Zanzibari currency with Revolut
Whether you're sending or spending abroad, we've got something for you.
Convert EUR to TZS
Check out our EUR to TZS currency converter to see how much your EUR is worth in TZS with our exchange rates and fees.
Transfer money to Tanzania
Send money to Tanzania in just a few taps. We'll handle the currency exchange for you.
Spend in TZS
Taking a trip to Tanzania? Get our Revolut Travel Money Card and spend like a local, with competitive exchange rates and fees.
A need for Zanzibari currency?
Convert your money into TZS
Exchange, send, and spend directly in Zanzibari currency in-app with rates you'll love. Check out our live foreign exchange rates with our currency converter and see for yourself why 65+ million global customers use Revolut.
Zanzibari Currency Exchange Rate
1 EUR = 2,811.1014 TZS
TZS 7.160.26 %Save on travel spend
Pay no midweek exchange fees², and get up to €2,000 in free monthly ATM withdrawals abroad.Travel with Revolut


²Available on our Premium, Metal, and Ultra plans. A fair usage limit applies to other plans. Paid plan fees and T&C apply.
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Zanzibari currency FAQs
- Like all cities in Tanzania, Zanzibar City uses the Tanzanian Shilling as its official currency. Each Tanzanian shilling is divided into 100 senti. While you're in Tanzania, you’ll see the symbol TSh in shops and restaurants. If you're exchanging currencies, keep an eye out for the currency code TZS.
Yes, you can use your Revolut card at shops, restaurants, and hotels in Tanzania that accept Visa and Mastercard.
All you have to do is add money to your account in any of our 36 supported currencies and pay with your card as usual. We'll automatically exchange to TZS at the Revolut exchange rate. You can also make ATM cash withdrawals in Tanzanian Shillings 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 €200 (or 5 withdrawals, whichever comes first)
- Plus: up to €200
- Premium: up to €400
- Metal: up to €800
- Ultra: up to €2,000
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 Tanzania, you'll often be asked whether you want to pay in Euros. 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 Tanzania, always choose to pay in the official Zanzibari currency: the Tanzanian shilling.
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:
- Download our app for iOS or Android, and sign up for an account in just a few minutes
- 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
- Add money to your account in any of 36 supported currencies
- Start spending online and in shops with your virtual card straight away. We'll handle the currency conversion for you
- 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 Euro to Tanzanian shilling, use our currency converter, conversion tables, and price comparison widget to find today's exchange rates and compare different providers. Keep in mind that exchange rates fluctuate constantly, so always double-check our current rate in-app before converting.
When you're in Tanzania, 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 Tanzanian shilling 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 Tanzanian shilling 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 Tanzanian shilling 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