Our travel money affiliates are reporting supply issues with this currency, and as a result we are unable to offer exchange rate comparisons at this time. These issues are usually only temporary so please check back again later.
You can also take a look at our Prepaid Currency Cards as an alternative to cash, or International Money Transfers if you need to send or receive a large amount of Namibian Dollars.
We compare the Namibian Dollar rates from dozens of the UK's biggest currency suppliers including the Post Office, supermarkets, high street banks and specialist online travel money providers, so you can see in an instant who is offering the best deals after commission and delivery charges have been accounted for. Many of our travel money affiliates also offer our customers exclusive exchange rates that are even better than if you go to them direct, and on average our customers save €59 when they compare with us.
Generally speaking, specialist online travel money providers and bureau de change offer the best Namibian Dollar exchange rates, followed by the supermarkets, the Post Office and then the banks. The absolute worst rates of all are found at the airports so try to avoid buying there at all costs. If you're short on time and need your currency in a hurry, check out our Click & Collect Namibian Dollars page to find a local supplier near you.
Over the past 90 days, the Namibian Dollar has dropped by 100.00% from 15.8239 on the 20th May to today. Back then, £750 would have bought you $11,867.93 more than it would today. During this period the Namibian Dollar hit a high of 16.9151 on the 19th June and a low of today. You can see more historical exchange rate data over longer time frames on our Namibian Dollar exchange rate history page.
The Namibian Dollar is a "pegged" exchange rate currency. This means it is tied to the South African Rand on a one to one basis. The Namibian Dollar replaced the SAR as currency in 1993.
Hendrik Witbooi, once chief of the Namaqua people has been depicted on all Namibian banknotes. He was responsible for leading the revolts against German rule in the early 20th Century. However, now on the $10 and $20 dollar notes can be found a portrait of Sam Nujoma, the founding President of Namibia.
Care should be taken when comparing Namibian Dollars as exchange rates can vary wildly between suppliers – often by over 10%. Get the best Namibian Dollar exchange rates by comparing them using our comparison table above.
We recommend that you take advantage of the Foreign Office’s Know Before You Go campaign and check the latest advice before you travel to Namibia.
The GOV.UK website contains more useful information on visiting Namibia and entry requirements.
Prepaid currency cards are designed specifically to be used overseas. They work the same way as a standard UK bank card, except their fees are lower when used in Namibia and the exchange rates are much better than those offered by most high street banks.
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If you need Namibian Dollars in a hurry or don't want to wait in for home delivery, our Click & Collect service can search for Namibian Dollar suppliers near you. Reserve and buy online and collect in-store at a time that's convenient for you.
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If you need to send Namibian Dollars overseas or receive funds from a bank account in Namibia, you may be better off using the services of a specialist foreign exchange broker.
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