Interchange FX - Austrian Currency

Information about the Austrian currency

Currency Euro (€) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of €500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of €2, 1 and 50, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.

Currency exchange

Foreign currencies and traveller's cheques can be exchanged at all banks, savings banks and exchange counters at airports and railway stations at the official exchange rates.

Credit & debit cards

Major credit cards are accepted in large cities. However, some smaller hotels may require bills to be paid in cash.

Traveller's cheques

These are widely accepted. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in a major currency (Euros, US Dollars, Pounds Sterling).

Currency restrictions

No restrictions except for export of more than €7267.28, for which a permit is required.