This is a foreign exchange guide to Namibia, the Namibian Dollar currency plus NAD transfers and travel tips.
Namibian Dollar exchange rates - latest & historic exchange rates.
What is the Namibian Dollar currency code and symbol?
The three letter currency code for the Namibian Dollar is NAD and the symbol is $.
Which countries use the Namibian Dollar?
It is the domestic currency in Namibia.
The interactive chart below shows the USD to NAD exchange rate for the previous 3 months with rate alerts for days when the exchange rate moved up or down significantly or for 30 day highs and lows.
Known as the land of endless horizons, the vast distances and epic landscapes of this country are an awe inspiring thing to behold. The landscapes in Namibia have an ability to make a traveler feel small, and at times feel otherworldly. A little known fact is that Namibia has the second lowest population density in the world after Mongolia, with only 2.2 million inhabitants. It may be vast, and distances may be long, bu Namibia has an awful lot to see and do. Sossusvlei, Fish River Canyon and Kolmanskop are must visit destinations to the south, while the unique and wild coastlines of Swakopmund, Walvis Bay and the Skeleton Coast should not be missed.Don’t forget Etosha National Park, home to some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities in Africa, and the epic, otherworldly landscapes of Spitzkoppe. And we haven’t even mentioned the abundant plains of the Caprivi Strip yet - one of Africa's most unspoiled safari destinations!
Can I use credit cards in Namibia?
Namibia, along with South Africa, Lesotho, and Swaziland, are all part of the Common Monetary Area. Therefore, the Namibian Dollar is on 1:1 parity with the South African Rand. The South African Rand is widely accepted within Namibia, which is definitely handy if you have leftover change from your travels in South Africa. Credit card facilities are available just about everywhere. However, do still carry an amount of cash with you, just in case.
Namibians commonly speak two or three languages; English, a native tongue like Oshiwambo (spoken by 49% of the population), and either German or Afrikaans. In fact, due to the country’s colonial history you’ll hear German pretty regularly around areas like Swakopmund (which looks eerily like a quaint german town), while Afrikaans often functions as the lingua franca between locals.
Namibia is a dry desert country and the heat is intense. However, be aware that during the winter months nighttime can get very cool in the desert. If you are visiting in Namibia in the summertime pack things like shorts, tank tops, and sandals. In the winter the daytime will still be warm, but for evenings bring some extra layers. Also, pack up any electronics well before heading to Namibia. The dry air and dust really seep its way into the crevices of laptops and camera equipment.
Save money and time by Ordering your Namibian Dollar online from Travelex, you get better rates and can pick up the NAD cash locally or even on travel day at the airport.
For card purchases if offered a choice of currencies always select to Pay in Namibian Dollar otherwise you may get much worst exchange rates.
Compare NAD travel cash rates - probably why you are here!
When searching around for information on how to get a good exchange rate when sending money to Namibia you need to start with finding out the latest Namibian Dollar foreign-transfer exchange rate.
Once your funds are received by the provider the converted NAD amount will be transfered to the recipient account you specify in Namibia.
Use our Send to NAD 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 Namibian Dollar deposited into the recipient bank account and less margins and fees kept by the banks!