Vientiane is the capital and largest city in Laos. Located on the banks of the Mekong The Lao or Laotian Kip is the currency of Laos. Our currency rankings show that the most popular Laos Kip exchange rate is the LAK to USD rate. The currency code for Kips is LAK, and the currency symbol is ₭. Below, you'll find Lao or Laotian Kip rates and a currency converter. You can also subscribe to our currency newsletters with daily rates and analysis, read Lao or Laotian Kip News, or take LAK rates on the go with our XE Currency Apps and website.