Chile is famed for its vibrant culture and world-famous sites, from the peaks of Patagonia to Easter Island. Make the most of your trip to Chile by arriving with your money already sorted after picking up your Chilean pesos from Asda Travel Money.

Click and Collect your Chilean pesos from a store near you

Exchanging British pounds to Chilean pesos is simple and convenient with Asda Travel Money. Buy Chilean pesos online in minutes, then choose select Click & Collect to pick them up from a selected Asda Travel Money bureau store near you.

Our pound (GBP) to Chilean peso (CLP) exchange rate Price Promise

Get a great rate on exchanging GBP to Chilean pesos with our Asda Travel Money Price Promise. We’ll better the pound to Chilean peso exchange rate at any competing travel bureau within 5 miles.

For only £2.99, you can also benefit from our Buy Back Promise. We’ll exchange any unused Chilean pesos (bank notes only) back to pounds, at the original transaction exchange rate up to a maximum value of £250. T&C’s apply.

Buy Chilean Pesos online with Asda Travel Money, and we can even deliver them directly to your door for maximum convenience. Choose next day home delivery for orders placed before 2pm (Monday to Thursday). It’s just £4.99 for orders of £350 and more or FREE for orders over £500. 

Make sure you’re signed up for Asda Rewards to get an even better exchange rate.

Should I buy Chilean pesos now or wait?

We recommend changing your British pounds to Chilean pesos before you travel to make sure you’ll get the best chance at a competitive exchange rate and to ensure it’s already done before you land.

Although you can change money in Chile and withdraw cash using your UK bank cards, this will involve converting Chilean pesos back into pounds. You’re unlikely to be given a competitive exchange rate, and you may also have to pay transaction fees for using your cards abroad.

Changing your money before you leave home also means you can focus on your trip rather than having to search around for somewhere to exchange your money.

What countries use Chilean pesos?

Introduced in 1975, the Chilean peso is the national currency of Chile and is only used in Chile [1].

Chilean peso coins and banknotes

The Chilean peso used to be divided into 100 cents/centavos. But in June 1996, Chilean cents were abolished, and all prices are now quoted in whole pesos.

Six Chilean peso banknotes and six Chilean peso coins are currently in circulation [2]:

*Prices checked as of October 2024. 

Common Chilean peso Questions

How many Chilean pesos to a pound?

£1 equals around 1,124 Chilean pesos*.

*Rates taken from Asda foreign exchange calculator. At time of publishing – October 2024. For the most up to date exchange rate, please see our calculator at the top of the page.

Should I tip in Chile?

Tipping isn’t necessarily expected in Chile, but it is common. It’s usual to tip people performing a service for you, like tour guides, porters, bellmen, and restaurant and bar staff. A 10% tip is common in bars and restaurants [8].

Is cash or card better in Chile?

Whilst UK bank cards are commonly accepted in Chile, you may be charged a fee by the business you’re using. Your bank may also charge you a foreign transaction fee. We recommend paying in Chilean peso cash where you can, to avoid any additional fees.

Why does Chile have two currencies?

Chile’s national currency is the Chilean peso. Chile also uses a special, non-circulating currency called the Unidad de Fomento [9]. This is usually for paying international loans and for some forms of investment. As a tourist, you won’t have to deal with the Unidad de Fomento, and you’ll only ever use Chilean pesos.

If you’re planning another trip soon, Asda Travel Money can help arrange your currency for that too, whether Australian Dollars, Euros, Turkish Lira or Malaysian Ringgit. Check out all the currencies we offer, here.

[1] investopedia.com

[2] exiap.co.uk

[3] [4] [5] [6] [7] numbeo.com

[8] andeantrails.co.uk

[9] bcentral.cl