Can Euros Be Used in Prague?

By Alice Nichols

Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic, is a popular tourist destination. If you’re planning a trip to Prague, you may be wondering whether you can use Euros in the city. In this article, we’ll explore the answer to this question.

Prague Currency

The official currency of the Czech Republic is the Czech Crown (CZK). The Czech Crown is abbreviated as Kč.

One Czech Crown is divided into 100 haléřů (halers). Banknotes come in denominations of 1000, 500, 200, 100, 50 and 20 Kč. Coins come in denominations of 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 Kč.

Can You Use Euros in Prague?

While Euro is widely used across Europe and some countries have adopted it as their official currency, the Czech Republic has not adopted Euro yet. Therefore Euros are not widely accepted in Prague.

Where Can You Exchange Currency?

If you have Euros and need to convert them into Czech Crowns for your trip to Prague, there are several options available to you. You can exchange them at any bank or currency exchange office in Prague. Most banks and exchange offices have similar exchange rates.

Should You Exchange Money Before Your Trip?

It’s always a good idea to exchange money before your trip so that you have local currency on hand when you arrive in Prague. However, if you forget or don’t have time to do so before your trip, there are plenty of places where you can exchange money once you arrive in Prague.

Are ATMs Available?

ATMs are widely available throughout Prague and most accept international credit cards such as Visa and Mastercard. There may be a small fee for using an ATM that is not affiliated with your bank.

Conclusion

To sum it up, the official currency of Prague is the Czech Crown and Euros are not widely accepted. However, you can easily exchange Euros for Czech Crowns at banks or exchange offices throughout the city.

If you forget to exchange money before your trip, there are plenty of ATMs available in Prague. With this information in mind, you can ensure a hassle-free trip to Prague.