Portugal Money

Euro, equal to 100 cents. In circulation are banknotes in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 euros, and coins in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents. Additional information is available on the website of the European Central Bank.

Most convenient to exchange money at the airport of Lisbon (advantageous exchange rate, lower fee), banks and hotels rate below and above the collection (in banks, the Commission is 0,5%). Exchange rates in different banks may differ significantly from each other. Some commercial banks do not take commission on transactions valued at less than 30 euros. In some private shops and markets can pay by U.S. dollars. Traveler's checks are accepted everywhere and rates more favorable than for cash, but the fees are high enough (up to 13%), exclusion - check American Express, which can be exchanged without commission in the Amex. Eurocheques with a check guarantee card exchange in many banks. Credit Cards MasterCard, American Express and Visa are accepted universally. In all the tourist centers are located ATMs ( "multibancos").