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Currency in Croatia

The Travel Money Guide to Croatia Croatia has risen in popularity as a tourist destination due to its stunning long stretches of beach, postcard towns and national parks. But it isn’t a budget destination and to get the most out of your trip, it’s a good idea to learn everything you can about the local currency and payment options before you go.   The currencies they use in Croatia Today, they use the Euro throughout Croatia although until recently, the country used the Croatian Kuna. On the 1st of January 2023, Croatia switched from using the Croatian Kuna to the […]

Currency in Hungary Forint Banknotes

Currency in Hungary

The Travel Money Guide to Hungary There are so many things to do and see in Hungary like visiting the great hall market in Budapest, bathing in the hot mineral baths at Miskolc-tapolca or a taking a boat cruise down the Danube river. But it isn’t a budget destination and to get the most out of your trip, it’s a good idea to learn everything you can about the local currency and payment options before you go.   The currency used in Hungary In Budapest and all across Hungary, the only currency used is the Hungarian Forint. If you are […]

Currency in Malaysia

Currency in Malaysia

A Travel Money Guide to Malaysia We love visiting Malaysia and there is so much to do, like engorge yourself in Kuala Lumpur, trek through Cameron Highlands and Taman Negara, visit the enchanting Malacca or snorkel off Pulau Pangkor. But it isn’t a budget destination and to get the most out of your trip, it’s a good idea to learn everything you can about the local currency and payment options before you go.   The currency used in Malaysia The only currency used in Malaysia is the Malaysian Ringgit, which has the international code MYR and the symbol RM. Malaysian […]

Philippines currency

Currency in the Philippines

A Travel Money Guide to the Philippines Relax on the pristine beaches of Boracay Islands, swim with gentle whale sharks of Cebu, trek through the mud-walled rice terraces in Banuae or take in the sights of Manilla are all enticing reasons to visit the Philippines. But it isn’t a budget destination and to get the most out of your trip, it’s a good idea to learn everything you can about the local currency and payment options before you go.   The currency used in the Philippines The currency they use in the Philippines is the Philippine Peso. It is the […]

Vietnamese currency

Currency in Vietnam

A Travel Money Guide to Vietnam Vietnam tops many traveller’s ‘must visit’ lists and for good reason. With so many interesting things to see and do like soak up the atmosphere in Ho Chi Minh, trek through the mountains of Sapa, soak up the sun in Hoi An or marvel at Halong Bay. And to get the most out of your trip, it’s a good idea to learn everything you can about the local currency and payment options before you go.   The currency used in Vietnam The currency they use in Vietnam is the Vietnamese Dong. Some tourist may […]

Currency in Cambodia

Currency in Cambodia

A Travel Money Guide to Cambodia Whilst in Cambodia, most tourists visit the stunning archaeological sites of Angkor Wat or go on breathtaking adventures on bikes, in kayaks or on foot. To get the most out of your trip, it’s a good idea to learn everything you can about the local currency and payment options before you go.   The 2 currencies used in Cambodia Cambodia has an unofficial dual currency system. Both the US dollars and the Cambodian Riel are accepted and used widely in Cambodia. The exchange rate of KHR to USD is pegged at 4000 Riel to […]