Burundian Franc
BIFPrimary country: Burundi
Symbol
FBu
Decimal Places
0
ISO Numeric
108
Formatting Example
FBu 123,456
Usage in Code
// JavaScript Intl.NumberFormat
new Intl.NumberFormat('en', {
style: 'currency',
currency: 'BIF'
}).format(1234.56)
// → "FBu 123,456"
// ISO 4217 code: BIF
// Numeric code: 108
// Minor unit: 0 decimal placesAbout Burundian Franc
The Burundian Franc (BIF) is the official currency of Burundi, identified by the ISO 4217 code "BIF" and numeric code 108. Its symbol is FBu, and amounts are typically formatted with 0 decimal places (e.g., FBu 123,456).
In software development, currency codes are essential for e-commerce, financial applications, and internationalization. The JavaScript Intl.NumberFormat API supports formatting amounts in BIF with locale-aware separators and symbols. Payment processors like Stripe and PayPal require ISO 4217 currency codes when processing transactions.
When building multi-currency applications, store amounts in the smallest unit (e.g., cents for USD) to avoid floating-point precision errors. Use the decimal places value (0) to correctly convert between major and minor units. APIs like exchangeratesapi.io and Open Exchange Rates provide real-time conversion rates for BIF.