Equatorial Guinea is part of the French Monetary Area. The CFA Franc is tied to the Euro. The BIAO in Malabo and the BEAC in Bata provide the best service and the lowest commission.
French francs are the easiest currency to exchange.
Receipts for currency exchange should be retained. Check with your credit or debit card company for details of merchant acceptability and other services which may be available. Travellers cheques are generally not recommended. The export of local currency is limited to CFAfr50,000. The export of foreign currency is limited to the amount declared on arrival.