What's in this Somalia currency guide?
| Country | Somalia |
| Flag |  |
| Country Code | SO |
| Domestic Currency | Somali Shilling |
| Currency Symbol | S |
| Currency Code | SOS |
| Exchange Rate | USD/SOS = 581.5 |
| Telephone Prefix | +252 |
Quick Conversions from US Dollar to Somali Shilling
To calculate specific USD/SOS amounts use our Convert USD to SOS quick calculator.
Somalia Currency Info
Frequently Asked Questions
What currency should I use in Somalia?
The domestic currency in Somalia is the Somali Shilling.
What is the Somali Shilling currency code and symbol?
The three letter currency code for the Somali Shilling is SOS — symbol is S.
How much is U$100 US Dollars in Somali Shilling?
U$ 100 converts to S 58,150
Which countries use the Somali Shilling?
It is the domestic currency in Somalia.
Is the Somali Shilling a closed currency?
No, the Somali Shilling is freely available and convertible. See guide: What is a closed currency?
Somali Shilling (SOS) in the markets
The interactive chart below shows the USD to SOS exchange rate and trend for the previous 3 months:
Travel, Currency and Money saving tips for Somalia
Travel money for Somalia
Save money and time by Ordering your Somali Shilling online from Travelex, you get better rates and can pick up the SOS cash locally or even on travel day at the airport.
Another popular option is to use a Pre-paid Travel Card. Your Debit/Credit Card provider will charge you 2% from market mid-rate, but your bank may also charge an extra 3% as an “Overseas Transaction Charge” plus “Overseas ATM” fees for withdrawing cash.
For card purchases if offered a choice of currencies always select to Pay in Somali Shilling otherwise you may get much worst exchange rates.
Somalia Trip Checklist
- Compare SOS travel cash rates - probably why you are here!
- Lonely Planet - world's best travel guide (coupon and deals)
Sending money to Somalia
When searching around for information on how to get a good exchange rate when sending money to Somalia you need to start with finding out the latest Somali Shilling foreign-transfer exchange rate.
Then compare your bank's exchange rates to several licensed FX providers exchange rate and fees to see how much you can save (we make that calculation easy here).
Get a better deal for foreign transfers to Somalia
When sending money to Somalia it’s important to compare your bank’s rates & fees with those we have negotiated with our partner money transfer providers. To get a better deal you should follow these 4 simple steps :
- Open an account with a BER reviewed FX provider (id docs may be required)
- You specify the local or Somali Shilling amount you want to transfer
- Make a local currency domestic transfer for the requested amount to the provider's bank account in your country
- Once your funds are received by the provider the converted SOS amount will be transfered to the recipient account you specify in Somalia.
Use our Send to Somali Shilling calculator to compare the exchange rates of FX specialist providers rates versus your bank's standard rates you can hopefully save around 5% and maybe more - end result is more Somali Shilling deposited into the recipient bank account and less margins and fees kept by the banks!
Bank Transfers to Somalia 