The Namibian dollar is used interchangeably with the South African Rand

Namibia's currency, the Namibian Dollar, is equivalent to the South African rand. If you are traveling to Namibia after visiting South Africa, this South African currency is accepted throughout Namibia. You can withdraw money from ATMs in Namibia using your international bank card. Many hotels, lodges, and restaurants in towns accept credit card payments, but you should carry enough Namibian currency to cover yourself for places that do not accept cards. You'll also need cash for park admission fees and tips.

Few petrol stations accept cards for payment of petrol, and while ATMs are usually available at larger stations, many smaller stations do not, so have enough currency in Namibia for filling up with petrol in rural areas. Euro, British Pounds, US Dollars and other major currencies may be traded locally. In addition, exchange facilities are available in the various offices of change and banks in the major cities of ATMs. It is best to request bank notes in smaller denominations, as it can often be difficult to get a change from large notes, and smaller notes are handy for smaller transactions.