This document provides a comprehensive reference of currency codes supported by Localpayment, following the ISO 4217 international standard for currency representation.
Overview
Currency codes are three-letter alphabetic codes that uniquely identify currencies worldwide. These codes are based on the ISO 4217 standard, which provides clarity and reduces errors in international financial transactions. The first two letters typically correspond to the country code (ISO 3166), while the third letter usually represents the first letter of the currency name.
Key Features
Standardized Format
All currency codes follow the ISO 4217 three-letter format (e.g., USD, BRL, MXN)
Global Recognition
Internationally recognized codes used by banks and financial institutions worldwide
Error Reduction
Eliminates ambiguity and reduces errors in multi-currency transactions
System Integration
Optimized for integration with payment processing and financial systems
Supported Currencies
Americas
Localpayment currently supports the following currency codes across the Americas region:
| Country | Currency Code | Currency Name |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | ARS | Argentine Peso |
| Bolivia | BOB | Bolivian Boliviano |
| Brazil | BRL | Brazilian Real |
| Chile | CLP | Chilean Peso |
| Colombia | COP | Colombian Peso |
| Costa Rica | CRC | Costa Rican Colón |
| Dominican Republic | DOP | Dominican Peso |
| Guatemala | GTQ | Guatemalan Quetzal |
| Honduras | HNL | Honduran Lempira |
| Mexico | MXN | Mexican Peso |
| Panama | USD | US Dollar |
| Paraguay | PYG | Paraguayan Guaraní |
| Peru | PEN | Peruvian Sol |
Regional Expansion
Localpayment continues to expand coverage to additional regions. This documentation will be updated as new countries and regions become available.
Additional Resources
- ISO 4217 Official Standard
- Contact support for questions about specific country implementations
- Check our API documentation for the latest supported countries