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Currency in Japan

Currency in Japan

Japan has so many different things for visitors to do including visiting Kyoto, Tokyo or Mount Fiji, going on the shinkansen (bullet train), skiing in Hokkaido, watching geishas or sumo wrestlers. A trip to Japan will be so much easier if you have a basic understanding of the Japanese currency. We’ve built this guide to help you get streetwise about paying for things in Japan.   What currency is used in Japan? The only currency widely used in Japan is the Japanese Yen. It is the official currency of Japan and is represented by the symbol ¥ and the currency […]

Italy Currency

Currency in Italy

A Travel Money Guide to Italy So you’re heading to the boot-shaped land that gave us pizza, pasta, gelato, tiramisu, truffles… And that’s only listing the food! There’s no doubt you’re going to have a blast in Italy. But you can make your savings go even further with a few clever choices, including how you’ll exchange currency and pay for things in Italy.   What Currency does Italy use? Today, Italy uses the euro. It is a part of the eurozone – the region of European countries that use the euro as their official currency. The Vatican City also uses […]

Currency in Ireland

Currency in Ireland

A Travel Money Guide to Ireland You’re finally making it to the Emerald Isle, but part of planning your trip to Ireland involves sorting out the currency. And that’s where things get tricky. With two separate currencies across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, it’s natural that you’re confused. So we’ve covered all the info you need to get you up to speed just in time for your trip:   What Currency does Ireland use? It’s not as straightforward as you might think. Ireland is in fact split up into the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The Republic […]

Greek Currency

Currency in Greece

A Travel Money Guide to Greece Famous for the Acropolis, Mt Olympus, the white and blue rooftops of Santorini, and cruises through the Greek islands under a dark blue sky, Greece is easily one of our favourite holiday destinations. And if you’ve worked for this trip, there’s no doubt you’ll want to stretch the savings as far as they’ll go.   What currency does Greece use? By far, the most widely used currency across all of Greece is the Euro. Interestingly, the currency sign for the euro (€) resembles the Greek letter epsilon (Ɛ). The currency code for the euro […]

French Currency - Currency in France

Currency in France

A Travel Money Guide to France France is rarely missed on a trip to Europe and so learning about the French currency is important. With the The Eiffel Tower, The Louvre, Notre-Dame and the Palace of Versailles, France is full of places to visit. There’s no doubt you’re going to fall in love with in France. But you can make your savings go even further with a few clever choices, including how you’ll exchange currency and pay for things in France.  

Currency exchange in Finland

Currency in Finland

A Travel Money Guide to Finland Away from the well-trodden tourist track, Finland remains a shining gem to discover. Beyond its spectacular Northern Lights shows, its heavily forested lands, and its sauna traditions, most of us don’t know much else about Finland. So now you’ve got your itinerary locked in and you’re ready to discover this wonderful country, it’s time to get up to speed on all things money-related in Finland.   What currency is used in Finland? The official currency of Finland is the monetary unit of the European Union: the Euro. The euro was introduced to Finland in […]