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Country Guide > Europe > Ireland | |
Single European currency (Euro) The Euro is now the official currency of 12 EU member states (including Ireland). The first Euro coins and notes were introduced in January 2002; the Irish Punt was completely replaced by the Euro on 9 February 2002. Euro (¬) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of ¬500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of ¬2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents. Currency exchange Available in banks, airports and in bureaux de change. ATMs are widely available, catering for Cirrus and Maestro symbols. Credit & debit cards American Express, MasterCard and Visa are all widely accepted. Check with your credit and debit card company for details of merchant acceptability and other services which may be available. Travellers cheques Accepted throughout Ireland. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take travellers cheques in Euros, Pounds Sterling or US Dollars. Currency restrictions There are no restrictions on the import or export of either local or foreign currency, although declarations of more than ¬6350 are advised. Exchange rate indicators
Banking hours Mon-Fri 0930-1630. In Dublin, banks stay open Thurs until 1700; there are also late opening nights in other parts of the country, but the day will vary. |