Makati City Currency Guide 2026: Philippine Piso (PHP) Live Exchange Rates

Q: What currency do I need in Makati City?

Makati City, like every city in National Capital Region and across Philippines, runs on the Philippine Piso (ISO code PHP, symbol ₱). Carry or exchange into PHP before you arrive -- no other currency is accepted for everyday purchases here.

Q: Does Makati City use a different currency than the rest of National Capital Region?

No -- Makati City shares the same PHP currency as every other city in National Capital Region and across Philippines. Notes, coins and exchange rates are identical nationwide; there is no city-specific pricing or local scrip in Makati City.

Q: Which world currencies can I compare against PHP here?

This page tracks PHP against USD, EUR, GBP, JPY and CNY in real time -- see the exchange rates table and the PHP vs major currencies card above. Useful for forex trading, remittances, import/export contracts and travel budgeting tied to Makati City.

Q: Where can I exchange money or withdraw cash in Makati City?

Banks, authorised forex dealers and ATMs across Makati City accept major international cards for withdrawals in PHP. Before committing to an exchange counter, compare its offered rate against the live rate on this page to avoid an inflated margin.

💰 Philippine Piso (PHP) — Makati City, National Capital Region Currency & Exchange Rates

The official currency of Makati City, National Capital Region, Philippines is the Philippine Piso (PHP), represented by the symbol ₱. This page provides live PHP exchange rates for Makati City against the world's most actively traded currencies — USD, EUR, JPY, GBP and CNY — refreshed regularly for reliable forex reference. Whether you are a logistics planner, cross-border trade specialist or finance professional operating in Makati City, accurate PHP conversion data is essential for cost estimation, invoice pricing and strategic financial planning.

Use this page to check the PHP exchange rate for international trade with Makati City • cross-border payment settlements • business invoice conversion • forex market research for Philippines operations • travel budget planning • remittance and multi-currency financial management • investment valuation in Asia markets.

Makati City is a city in National Capital Region, Philippines, located in Asia. All financial transactions, retail purchases and business dealings within Makati City are conducted using the Philippine Piso (PHP) — the same national monetary unit used across all cities and states of Philippines. For the state-level and country-level currency data, visit the National Capital Region Currency page or the Philippines Currency page.

💰 Philippine Piso Currency Profile — Makati City, National Capital Region

Philippine Piso (PHP) is the official legal tender of Philippines, used across all cities including Makati City. Identified by the currency symbol ₱ and the ISO 4217 code PHP, this currency underpins all financial transactions, retail commerce and business dealings in Makati City. This profile is useful for international invoicing, forex identification, banking transactions and cross-border payment processing involving Makati City, National Capital Region.

Currency Name	Philippine Piso
ISO 4217 Code	PHP
Currency Symbol	₱
City	Makati City
State	National Capital Region
Country	Philippines
Continent	Asia

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⏰ Rates as of Jul 27, 2026 3:30 PM UTC

🤍 Gold & Silver Rates Today — Makati City, National Capital Region (in PHP)

Indicative gold and silver prices for Makati City, converted to Philippine Piso (PHP) from live international bullion spot rates — the same XAU/XAG benchmark used by markets worldwide.

⏰ Spot rate as of Jul 27, 2026 3:30 PM UTC

🥳 Gold Purity	Per Gram	Per 10 Grams	Per Tola (11.66g)
24K (999, Fine Gold)	₱ 8,101.82	₱ 81,018.22	₱ 94,498.07
22K (916, Jewellery Standard)	₱ 7,421.27	₱ 74,212.69	₱ 86,560.23
18K (750)	₱ 6,076.37	₱ 60,763.67	₱ 70,873.55

🥈 Silver (999 Fine)	Per Gram	Per 10 Grams	Per Kilogram
Fine Silver	₱ 116.18	₱ 1,161.79	₱ 116,178.56

⚠️ Note: These are indicative rates derived from live international bullion spot prices (XAU/XAG), converted to PHP. Local jewellery and bullion dealer prices in Makati City typically differ due to making/wastage charges, import duty, GST/VAT and dealer premiums — always confirm with a local jeweller or bullion dealer before any transaction.

📊 PHP Exchange Rates — Makati City, National Capital Region

Live PHP exchange rates for Makati City — showing exactly how much 1 ₱ Philippine Piso is worth in each foreign currency, plus the inverse rate (how much of each foreign currency equals 1 PHP). Rates are recalculated hourly, making this the most current PHP conversion reference for forex traders, importers, exporters, international businesses and travellers dealing with Makati City, National Capital Region.

⏰ Updated hourly • Jul 27, 2026 3:30 PM UTC

Currency	Code	1 PHP =	Inverse Rate
United States Dollar	USD	0.0162	1 = 61.7085 PHP
Euro	EUR	0.0143	1 = 70.1620 PHP
Japanese Yen	JPY	2.6535	1 = 0.3769 PHP
British Pound Sterling	GBP	0.0122	1 = 82.0220 PHP
Chinese Yuan	CNY	0.1096	1 = 9.1209 PHP
Australian Dollar	AUD	0.0232	1 = 43.1511 PHP
Canadian Dollar	CAD	0.0229	1 = 43.6981 PHP
Swiss Franc	CHF	0.0133	1 = 75.3338 PHP
Mexican Peso	MXN	0.2827	1 = 3.5370 PHP

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💱 Philippine Piso VS Major World Currencies — Makati City

Compare the Philippine Piso (PHP) — the currency used in Makati City, National Capital Region — against the five most traded currencies in global forex markets: US Dollar (USD), Euro (EUR), Japanese Yen (JPY), British Pound (GBP) and Chinese Yuan (CNY). This PHP vs major currencies comparison shows both the direct rate — how much foreign currency 1 ₱ buys — and the inverse rate, useful for pricing Makati City imports and exports, benchmarking PHP strength and planning international financial transactions in or with Philippines.

⏰ Live Rate • Updated Hourly • Jul 27, 2026 3:30 PM UTC

Symbol	Currency	Exchange Rate	Inverse Rate
$	🇺🇸 USD United States Dollar	₱ 1 = $ 0.0162	$ 1 = ₱ 61.7085
€	🇪🇺 EUR Euro	₱ 1 = € 0.0143	€ 1 = ₱ 70.1620
¥	🇯🇵 JPY Japanese Yen	₱ 1 = ¥ 2.6535	¥ 1 = ₱ 0.3769
£	🇬🇧 GBP British Pound Sterling	₱ 1 = £ 0.0122	£ 1 = ₱ 82.0220
¥	🇨🇳 CNY Chinese Yuan	₱ 1 = ¥ 0.1096	¥ 1 = ₱ 9.1209

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🎯 Global Currency Strength Ranking — PHP

Out of 162 actively traded world currencies tracked against the US Dollar, the Philippine Piso (PHP) — the currency used in Makati City, National Capital Region — currently ranks #94 by per-unit value, making it stronger than 42% of all currencies on this list. A lower rank means fewer units of that currency are needed to buy one US Dollar. Within Asia, PHP ranks #25 of 50 currencies tracked on this site for that continent.

ℹ️ This ranks currencies by face value per unit against the US Dollar — the same measure used in "world's strongest currencies" lists. It reflects historical denomination, not economic size, purchasing power or GDP.

📏 How this number is worked out: PHP currently trades at 61.7085 per US Dollar. Comparing that to all 162 tracked currencies — 93 of them trade at a lower rate (so are stronger than PHP), and 68 trade at a higher rate (so are weaker). That places PHP at rank #94 = 1 + 93 currencies stronger than it.

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📍 How PHP Compares to Its Closest-Value Neighbours

The currencies ranked immediately above and below PHP by per-unit value — the most relevant comparison, since these are the currencies closest to it in worth.

Rank	Currency	Value per US Dollar
#92	MKD — Macedonian Denar	53.9397 per $1
#93	DOP — Dominican Peso	58.3000 per $1
#94	PHP — Philippine Peso ⬤ (this page)	61.7085 per $1
#95	MZN — Mozambican Metical	63.9000 per $1
#96	AFN — Afghan Afghani	66.0000 per $1

🌎 Regional Currencies in Asia — Makati City Currency

See how the Philippine Piso (PHP) — used in Makati City, Philippines — compares against currencies used by neighbouring countries across Asia. This regional comparison is essential for intra-continental trade pricing, cross-border travel budgeting, regional investment analysis and understanding Philippines's currency strength relative to its continental neighbours. Each row shows both the direct and inverse conversion rate so you can instantly calculate costs in either direction.

⏰ Live Rate • Updated Hourly • Jul 27, 2026 3:30 PM UTC

Country	Currency	Exchange Rate	Inverse Rate
India	INR Indian rupee	₱ 1 = ₹ 1.5521	₹ 1 = ₱ 0.6443
China	CNY Chinese yuan	₱ 1 = ¥ 0.1096	¥ 1 = ₱ 9.1209
Indonesia	IDR Indonesian rupiah	₱ 1 = Rp 292.5168	Rp 1 = ₱ 0.0034
Pakistan	PKR Pakistani rupee	₱ 1 = ₨ 4.5026	₨ 1 = ₱ 0.2221
Bangladesh	BDT Bangladeshi taka	₱ 1 = ৳ 2.0007	৳ 1 = ₱ 0.4998
Japan	JPY Japanese yen	₱ 1 = ¥ 2.6535	¥ 1 = ₱ 0.3769
Vietnam	VND Vietnamese dong	₱ 1 = ₫ 426.4405	₫ 1 = ₱ 0.0023
Iran	IRR Iranian rial	₱ 1 = ﷼ 22,284.2079	﷼ 1 = ₱ 0.0000

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₱ PHP Quick Snapshot
1 USD	₱ 61.71
1 EUR	₱ 70.16
1 GBP	₱ 82.02
🥳 Gold 22K/g	₱ 7,421
🎯 Global Rank	#94/162

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💵 Spending, Exchanging & Trading PHP in Makati City

💰 Everyday Payments in Makati City

Shops, transport and services across Makati City, National Capital Region price everything in Philippine Piso (PHP), marked with the ₱ symbol. There is no separate city currency or local scrip to learn — Makati City runs on the exact same money as the rest of Philippines. Field sales reps, delivery partners and on-ground buyers working Makati City can budget straight from the PHP exchange rates table above without adjusting for local exceptions.

📈 What Moves the PHP Rate for Makati City Deals

A swing in the PHP rate against USD, EUR or GBP reaches every invoice, supplier contract and sales forecast tied to Makati City. Companies buying from or selling into Makati City track this rate closely to time purchase orders, hedge exposure and protect margins on cross-border deals. The live rate table above updates regularly for exactly this kind of monitoring.

✈️ Budgeting a Trip to Makati City

Travellers flying or driving into Makati City get a smoother trip by converting cash to PHP (₱) before arrival rather than relying on last-minute airport counters. Knowing today's rate makes it far easier to estimate hotel bills, local transport and day-to-day spending money once you land in Makati City. Check the PHP vs major currencies card for a quick mental conversion before you go.

🌎 Makati City's Place in National Capital Region's Currency Zone

Makati City, home to a recorded population of 510,383, is one of the commercial points of National Capital Region where PHP circulates the same way it does everywhere else in Philippines. There's no city-level monetary authority here — for the wider regional forex picture and every converter tool, visit the National Capital Region Currency page.

📦 Cross-Border Trade Touching Makati City

Exporters shipping out of Makati City and importers supplying its local retailers both live with the PHP conversion rate on the day a contract is signed. Watching real-time PHP movement against USD, EUR and neighbouring currencies helps lock in margins before a shipment ever leaves the warehouse. View Asia regional currency rates for the wider trade picture around Makati City.

💳 Investing & Sending Money to Makati City

Anyone remitting funds, buying property or building a financial position tied to Makati City needs today's PHP rate, not last week's. The PHP rate against JPY, GBP and CNY matters just as much for portfolios with exposure across Asia. See PHP vs major world currencies for the full comparison.

🥳 Local gold pricing: jewellers in Makati City price 22K gold off the same PHP rate used throughout this page — roughly ₱ 7,421/gram today. See the full gold & silver rates table above for 24K, 18K, sovereign and tola pricing.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Money & PHP in Makati City

What currency do I need in Makati City?

Makati City, like every city in National Capital Region and across Philippines, runs on the Philippine Piso (ISO code PHP, symbol ₱). Carry or exchange into PHP before you arrive — no other currency is accepted for everyday purchases here.

What's today's PHP to US Dollar rate?

Check the live exchange rates table above for the current PHP/USD rate, refreshed on every page load. For exact figures, use our dedicated PHP to USD converter to run invoices, remittances or trip budgets tied to Makati City.

Does Makati City use a different currency than the rest of National Capital Region?

No — Makati City shares the same PHP currency as every other city in National Capital Region and across Philippines. Notes, coins and exchange rates are identical nationwide; there is no city-specific pricing or local scrip in Makati City.

Which world currencies can I compare against PHP here?

This page tracks PHP against USD, EUR, GBP, JPY and CNY in real time — see the exchange rates table and the PHP vs major currencies card above. Useful for forex trading, remittances, import/export contracts and travel budgeting tied to Makati City.

How does the PHP rate affect prices and business in Makati City?

When PHP weakens, imported goods and equipment cost more for businesses in Makati City, while locally made exports become cheaper for overseas buyers. When it strengthens, the opposite happens. Tracking the rate day to day is standard practice for procurement and pricing teams operating in Makati City.

What is today's gold rate in Makati City?

Gold pricing in Makati City follows the national PHP rate: 22K jewellery gold works out to roughly ₱ 7,421/gram today. See the gold & silver rates table above for 24K, 18K, sovereign and tola pricing.

Where can I exchange money or withdraw cash in Makati City?

Banks, authorised forex dealers and ATMs across Makati City accept major international cards for withdrawals in PHP. Before committing to an exchange counter, compare its offered rate against the live rate on this page to avoid an inflated margin.

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