This is the currency information page for pulas (BWP) - used in: Botswana. Here you'll find information on this currency, current exchange rates with all other currencies, handy cut-out exchange rate pocket charts for US dollars, euros and sterling for your travels and most importantly, links to purchase pulas (in cash or card) at the best possible rates.


Buy pulas at best value

Although it's not possible to buy pulas in the UK, you may want to bring US dollars or euros with you to exchange on arrival. Travelex offer guaranteed best exchange rates in the UK, with zero commission (minimum £100 order) and free pickup at a wide range of Travelex shops in airports, ports and city centres.


For extra convenience and security, a prepaid travel card is available from Travelex for pulas. This can be used at any Mastercard-enabled ATM or shop, with no fee for standard usage.



Exchange Rates & Currency Information

Exchange Rates (Sep 2016)

Euro:1 = P12.26
Dollar:$1 = P0.00
Pound:£1 = P0.00



Currency subunits and denominations

Subunits: thebe - 1/100.

The following denominations are currently in use for pulas:

Coins: 5, 10, 25, 50 thebe, 1, 2, 5 pula.

Banknotes: 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 pula.



Exchange Rate Travel Charts

Print and cut-out these pocket-size exchange rate charts for easy currency comparisons while travelling.

BWP / EUR
(Sep 2016)
BWPEURBWPEUR
100.8220016.31
201.6350040.78
302.451,00081.57
504.082,500203.92
1008.165,000407.83
15012.2310,000815.66
EUR / BWP
(Sep 2016)
EURBWPEURBWP
112.2620245
224.5250613
336.781001,226
561.302503,065
101235006,130
151841,00012,260
BWP / USD
(Sep 2016)
BWPUSDBWPUSD
100.002000.00
200.005000.00
300.001,0000.00
500.002,5000.00
1000.005,0000.00
1500.0010,0000.00
USD / BWP
(Sep 2016)
USDBWPUSDBWP
10.00200.00
20.00500.00
30.001000.00
50.002500.00
100.005000.00
150.001,0000.00
BWP / GBP
(Sep 2016)
BWPGBPBWPGBP
100.002000.00
200.005000.00
300.001,0000.00
500.002,5000.00
1000.005,0000.00
1500.0010,0000.00
GBP / BWP
(Sep 2016)
GBPBWPGBPBWP
10.00200.00
20.00500.00
30.001000.00
50.002500.00
100.005000.00
150.001,0000.00