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Each country has its own way of moving money, and choosing the right method can sometimes be difficult. That’s why we have curated the most popular and best payment options for you to use in Democratic Republic Of Congo.
No, PayPal is unfortunately not accepted in Democratic Republic Of Congo.
Wondering what the most popular ways to pay are in Democratic Republic Of Congo? Explore the top payment options and choose wisely.
Democratic Republic Of Congo, with a population of around 106.55 million people, has a GDP of approximately 79.12 billion making it the 83rd largest economy in the world. The official currency of Democratic Republic Of Congo is the Congolese Franc (CDF)
The economy is driven by the mining of its vast mineral resources, especially cobalt and copper. China is its dominant economic partner, being the primary destination for its mineral exports and a major investor.
The DRC operates a dual-currency cash economy, where US dollars are used for most significant purchases and Congolese francs are used for smaller change. Mobile money, from providers like M-Pesa, Orange Money, and Airtel Money, is absolutely critical to the economy and is used by a majority of the population for all types of transfers and payments. Bank transfers are used by large corporations and NGOs but are not accessible to the general public.
Whatever you need to buy during your trip, whether it’s a travel adapter, train ticket or an extra bottle of sunscreen, the Wise Multi-Currency Card has you covered.
You can spend like a local in 150+ countries, as this clever contactless card automatically converts currency at the mid-market exchange rate whenever you spend - for just a small conversion fee.
And for extra convenience, you can add your Wise Multi-Currency Card to your Google Wallet or Apple Wallet. Then you can travel even lighter and pay using just your phone, with no need to pack the physical card.
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