Spain's currency is the euro. Buy euros online for our best rates, even better rates when you exchange $3,000 AUD to EUR OR via our travel money card.
| Currency: | Euro |
| Currency code: | EUR |
| Central Bank: | European Central Bank |
| Currency symbol: | € |
| Currency sub unit: | cent |
| Currency sub unit symbol: | c |
| Bank notes: | €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200, €500 |
| Coins: | 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, €1, €2 |
The official currency of Spain is the euro – adopted in 2002 after Spain became part of the European Union.
Prior to this, the Spanish currency was the peseta, which was in circulation between 1869 and 2002.
The euro is the official currency for 19 of the 28 member states of the European Union.
The most commonly used bills for the euro are the 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 notes.
Cup of coffee
1.50 EUR 
Bottle of wine
5 EUR
Monthly train pass
45 EUR
Entry into Park Guell
8.50 EUR
Local bottle of beer
2.20 EUR
Order Euro online, lock in the rate and collect at your local store, at the airport before you fly or have it delivered at home
Prior to the euro, the official currency of Spain was the Spanish peseta.
The symbol used for the euro is €, its code is EUR.
Most credit cards are widely accepted in Spain with VISA and MasterCard being widely accepted in most outlets. American Express and Diners are less widely accepted.
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If buying online is not your thing, visit your nearest Travelex store around and one of our friendly sales consultants will help you organise your euros for your trip to Spain.
Find a StoreAll good. Would have preferred more small notes. Only got 4x $1 then $10's next. Not too good for arriving in the USA. Might have expected you to know a bit more ( or care a bit more ) about that.
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ElleQuick and easy to order on line and local pickup. I compaired several sites and found Travelex to be the best exchange rate for Euros. I have used them in the past and like that you receive various detonations small and large in the mix.
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GaryCash pick-up was ready before the expected date. Easy collection and friendly staff.
Gregory JAmazing quick service would highly recommend Troy at Helensvale
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Theresa DawsonNo problems at all, thank you!
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