Uzbekistan uses its own national currency — the Uzbek som (UZS). Introduced in 1994, it is the only legal tender in the country.

In this article, we explain what currency Uzbekistan uses, how the Uzbek som (UZS) exchanges against the Russian ruble, US dollar and euro, and where and how to exchange cash legally in Uzbekistan. The material is useful for residents and visitors: you’ll see the current rates, understand what affects them, and get practical tips for safe, cost‑efficient exchange. (Location: Uzbekistan; period: up‑to‑date data as of early 2026.)

Key takeaways

Uzbekistan’s national currency is the Uzbek som (soʻm), code UZS. 1 som = 100 tiyin, but tiyin coins are essentially out of circulation. In practice, you’ll use banknotes from 1,000 to 200,000 UZS and coins of 50–1,000 UZS.
Approximate official rates (Central Bank, early February 2026): 1 USD ≈ 12,225 UZS, 1 EUR ≈ 14,560 UZS, 1 RUB ≈ 162 UZS. Cash buy/sell rates in different banks may differ slightly.
You can exchange foreign currency legally in bank branches and official exchange offices. They check notes and issue a receipt, which is useful for reporting and for potential re‑exchange.
Rates are dynamic: compare buy vs sell rates, check update times and working hours, and use the rate widgets below to quickly find the best offers in Uzbekistan’s banks.

Uzbek som (UZS): what’s in circulation

The Uzbek som was introduced in 1994 and is the only legal tender in Uzbekistan. Prices are usually shown in som, and cash is still widely used alongside cards.

Banknotes and coins

In practice, you’ll most often see banknotes of 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000, 50,000, 100,000 and 200,000 UZS (sets may change as new series are issued). Coins are typically 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1,000 UZS.

Bring smaller notes for markets, taxis and small purchases — change may be limited.
For exchanging, banks usually prefer clean, undamaged foreign banknotes.
If you plan multiple exchanges, keep your receipts — they may be useful later.

The sub‑units (tiyin) are rarely used in everyday cash payments due to their low value.

UZS/RUB (som to Russian ruble): rate in Uzbekistan’s banks

The ruble is a common currency for remittances and travel. The bank cash rate differs between “buy” and “sell” quotes; the gap (spread) depends on demand, liquidity and bank policy.

Official reference (Central Bank, early Feb 2026): 1 RUB ≈ 162 UZS. Use the widget below to compare actual cash rates in banks and find the best offer today.

Uzbekistan uses its own national currency — the Uzbek som (UZS). Introduced in 1994, it is the only legal tender in the country.

Key takeaways

Uzbekistan’s national currency is the Uzbek som (soʻm), code UZS. 1 som = 100 tiyin, but tiyin coins are essentially out of circulation. In practice, you’ll use banknotes from 1,000 to 200,000 UZS and coins of 50–1,000 UZS.
Approximate official rates (Central Bank, early February 2026): 1 USD ≈ 12,225 UZS, 1 EUR ≈ 14,560 UZS, 1 RUB ≈ 162 UZS. Cash buy/sell rates in different banks may differ slightly.
You can exchange foreign currency legally in bank branches and official exchange offices. They check notes and issue a receipt, which is useful for reporting and for potential re‑exchange.
Rates are dynamic: compare buy vs sell rates, check update times and working hours, and use the rate widgets below to quickly find the best offers in Uzbekistan’s banks.

Uzbek som (UZS): what’s in circulation

The Uzbek som was introduced in 1994 and is the only legal tender in Uzbekistan. Prices are usually shown in som, and cash is still widely used alongside cards.

Banknotes and coins

Bring smaller notes for markets, taxis and small purchases — change may be limited.
For exchanging, banks usually prefer clean, undamaged foreign banknotes.
If you plan multiple exchanges, keep your receipts — they may be useful later.

The sub‑units (tiyin) are rarely used in everyday cash payments due to their low value.

UZS/RUB (som to Russian ruble): rate in Uzbekistan’s banks

The ruble is a common currency for remittances and travel. The bank cash rate differs between “buy” and “sell” quotes; the gap (spread) depends on demand, liquidity and bank policy.

Official reference (Central Bank, early Feb 2026): 1 RUB ≈ 162 UZS. Use the widget below to compare actual cash rates in banks and find the best offer today.

Best rate for selling

The best rate for selling in the list is marked with 🔥 and today it's 135 soʻm for 1 Russian Ruble: Asia Alliance Bank.The average rate for selling among banks today is 98.64 soʻm for 1 Russian Ruble.

Best {currency} rates today
Bank	Rate	Локация
1 Asia Alliance Bank	135 soʻm for 1 Russian Ruble Upd. 1 hour agoRate updated 1 hour ago	Find bank on mapon map
2 TengeBank	130 soʻm for 1 Russian Ruble Upd. 1 hour agoRate updated 1 hour ago	Find bank on mapon map
3 Turon Bank	100 soʻm for 1 Russian Ruble Upd. 1 hour agoRate updated 1 hour ago	Find bank on mapon map

Convert Russian Ruble (RUB) to Sum (UZS)

Russian Ruble — RUB (₽) → Sum — UZS (soʻm)

Predefined conversions
Amount	Conversion
1 RUB	98.64 UZS
5 RUB	493.18 UZS
10 RUB	986.36 UZS
20 RUB	1,972.73 UZS
50 RUB	4,931.82 UZS
100 RUB	9,863.64 UZS
250 RUB	24,659.09 UZS
500 RUB	49,318.18 UZS
1,000 RUB	98,636.36 UZS
2,000 RUB	197,272.73 UZS
5,000 RUB	493,181.82 UZS
10,000 RUB	986,363.64 UZS

Sum — UZS (soʻm) → Russian Ruble — RUB (₽)

Predefined conversions
Amount	Conversion
1 UZS	0.01 RUB
5 UZS	0.05 RUB
10 UZS	0.10 RUB
20 UZS	0.20 RUB
50 UZS	0.51 RUB
100 UZS	1.01 RUB
250 UZS	2.53 RUB
500 UZS	5.07 RUB
1,000 UZS	10.14 RUB
2,000 UZS	20.28 RUB
5,000 UZS	50.69 RUB
10,000 UZS	101.38 RUB

Best rate for selling

The best rate for selling in the list is marked with 🔥 and today it's 12,155 soʻm for 1 US Dollar: Kapitalbank.The average rate for selling among banks today is 12129.06 soʻm for 1 US Dollar.

Best {currency} rates today
Bank	Rate	Локация
1 Kapitalbank	12,155 soʻm for 1 US Dollar Upd. 1 hour agoRate updated 1 hour ago	Find bank on mapon map
2 Ziraat Bank	12,140 soʻm for 1 US Dollar Upd. 1 hour agoRate updated 1 hour ago	Find bank on mapon map
3 TrustBank	12,140 soʻm for 1 US Dollar Upd. 1 hour agoRate updated 1 hour ago	Find bank on mapon map

Convert US Dollar (USD) to Sum (UZS)

US Dollar — USD ($) → Sum — UZS (soʻm)

Predefined conversions
Amount	Conversion
1 USD	12,129.06 UZS
5 USD	60,645.31 UZS
10 USD	121,290.63 UZS
20 USD	242,581.25 UZS
50 USD	606,453.13 UZS
100 USD	1,212,906.25 UZS
250 USD	3,032,265.63 UZS
500 USD	6,064,531.25 UZS
1,000 USD	12,129,062.5 UZS
2,000 USD	24,258,125 UZS
5,000 USD	60,645,312.5 UZS
10,000 USD	121,290,625 UZS

Sum — UZS (soʻm) → US Dollar — USD ($)

Predefined conversions
Amount	Conversion
1 UZS	0.00 USD
5 UZS	0.00 USD
10 UZS	0.00 USD
20 UZS	0.00 USD
50 UZS	0.00 USD
100 UZS	0.01 USD
250 UZS	0.02 USD
500 UZS	0.04 USD
1,000 UZS	0.08 USD
2,000 UZS	0.16 USD
5,000 UZS	0.41 USD
10,000 UZS	0.82 USD

Best rate for selling

The best rate for selling in the list is marked with 🔥 and today it's 13,700 soʻm for 1 Euro: Agro Bank.The average rate for selling among banks today is 13282.00 soʻm for 1 Euro.

Best {currency} rates today
Bank	Rate	Локация
1 Agro Bank	13,700 soʻm for 1 Euro Upd. 1 hour agoRate updated 1 hour ago	Find bank on mapon map
2 Ziraat Bank	13,650 soʻm for 1 Euro Upd. 1 hour agoRate updated 1 hour ago	Find bank on mapon map
3 Mikrokreditbank	13,500 soʻm for 1 Euro Upd. 1 hour agoRate updated 1 hour ago	Find bank on mapon map

Convert Euro (EUR) to Sum (UZS)

Euro — EUR (€) → Sum — UZS (soʻm)

Predefined conversions
Amount	Conversion
1 EUR	13,282 UZS
5 EUR	66,410 UZS
10 EUR	132,820 UZS
20 EUR	265,640 UZS
50 EUR	664,100 UZS
100 EUR	1,328,200 UZS
250 EUR	3,320,500 UZS
500 EUR	6,641,000 UZS
1,000 EUR	13,282,000 UZS
2,000 EUR	26,564,000 UZS
5,000 EUR	66,410,000 UZS
10,000 EUR	132,820,000 UZS

Sum — UZS (soʻm) → Euro — EUR (€)

Predefined conversions
Amount	Conversion
1 UZS	0.00 EUR
5 UZS	0.00 EUR
10 UZS	0.00 EUR
20 UZS	0.00 EUR
50 UZS	0.00 EUR
100 UZS	0.01 EUR
250 UZS	0.02 EUR
500 UZS	0.04 EUR
1,000 UZS	0.08 EUR
2,000 UZS	0.15 EUR
5,000 UZS	0.38 EUR
10,000 UZS	0.75 EUR

UZS/USD (som to US dollar): cash exchange rate

The US dollar is widely used for savings and international pricing. In Uzbekistan, banks publish separate cash buy and sell rates for USD. Differences between banks are usually small, but can be noticeable on large sums.

Official reference (Central Bank, early Feb 2026): 1 USD ≈ 12,225 UZS. Check the widget below for live bank cash rates.

UZS/EUR (som to euro): cash exchange rate

If you travel to or from the EU or keep savings in EUR, compare the buy/sell spread and bank availability. Rates can update several times per day.

Official reference (Central Bank, early Feb 2026): 1 EUR ≈ 14,560 UZS. Use the widget below to see current offers in banks.

Practical tips: how to exchange currency at a good rate

To get a better rate and avoid issues, follow these steps:

Compare cash buy and sell rates across banks (the best rate depends on whether you’re buying or selling foreign currency).
Choose official channels: bank branches and licensed exchange offices (including at airports, railway stations and malls).
Ask about limits and commissions; conditions can differ by bank and transaction size.
Check banknote condition requirements: damaged or old notes may be accepted at a worse rate or not accepted.
Keep receipts — they may be needed to re‑exchange remaining cash or for reporting.
If exchanging a large amount, consider calling the branch to confirm availability of the desired currency.

TheMoney.uz helps you quickly find the best cash rates in Uzbekistan’s banks without manually checking each website.

Safety and important notes

Avoid street exchangers: it’s illegal and increases the risk of fraud and counterfeit notes.
The rate shown online can differ from the rate at the cash desk due to update time, cash availability and internal bank rules.
Exchange rates can move during the day; treat any rate as time‑sensitive.
If in doubt, verify current rules and required documents directly with the bank.

This article is informational. For official details and reference rates, rely on the Central Bank and your bank’s published terms.

Conclusion

The Uzbek som (UZS) is the only legal currency in Uzbekistan. For exchanging cash, use banks and official exchange offices, compare buy/sell rates and keep your receipts.

Check today’s USD, EUR and RUB cash rates on TheMoney.uz and choose the best bank offer in a few minutes.

Sources and methodology

We use a combination of official reference rates and bank cash quotes to provide a practical view for everyday exchanges.

Sources

Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan — official reference rates and background information.
Bank websites and official cash exchange quotes (collected/updated by TheMoney.uz).
Public reference information about UZS denominations and history.

Relevance period: early 2026.

Limitations: exchange rates are dynamic and may update several times per day; actual rates at the cash desk may differ due to update timing, cash availability and bank rules.

Uzbek som (UZS): banknotes, exchange rates and cash exchange in Uzbekistan

Key takeaways

Uzbek som (UZS): what’s in circulation

Banknotes and coins

UZS/RUB (som to Russian ruble): rate in Uzbekistan’s banks

Uzbek som (UZS): banknotes, exchange rates and cash exchange in Uzbekistan

Key takeaways

Uzbek som (UZS): what’s in circulation

Banknotes and coins

UZS/RUB (som to Russian ruble): rate in Uzbekistan’s banks

Best rate for selling

Convert Russian Ruble (RUB) to Sum (UZS)

Best rate for selling

Convert US Dollar (USD) to Sum (UZS)

Best rate for selling

Convert Euro (EUR) to Sum (UZS)

UZS/USD (som to US dollar): cash exchange rate

UZS/EUR (som to euro): cash exchange rate

Practical tips: how to exchange currency at a good rate

Safety and important notes

Conclusion

Sources and methodology

Sources

Best rate for selling

Convert Russian Ruble (RUB) to Sum (UZS)

Best rate for selling

Convert US Dollar (USD) to Sum (UZS)

Best rate for selling

Convert Euro (EUR) to Sum (UZS)