Slovakian Currency

Q: What is the currency in Bratislava?

The currency in Bratislava is the euro. Each euro is divided into 100 cents. When you’re in Slovakia you’ll see the symbol € written down in shops and on menus, and the currency code EUR used in exchange offices.

Q: What was the former currency of Slovakia?

Slovakia entered the Eurozone in 2009. Before adopting the euro , the official currency in Slovakia was the Slovak koruna.

Find out what currency is used in Slovakia, tips and tricks for Slovakian currency exchange, and how you can save money on your visit with the Wise euro card.

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What is the currency in Slovakia?

The currency in Slovakia is the euro. Each euro is divided into 100 cents.

When you’re buying currency for Slovakia, look out for the currency code EUR. And once you’re in Slovakia, you’ll see the symbol € used to show prices.

You’ll find Euro banknotes in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500 - although the 200 and 500 EUR notes are seldom used. There are also 1 and 2 euro coins.

Cents come in coins of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50.

Use the Wise euro card to spend in Slovakian currency.

The Wise euro travel money card lets you top up in your local currency, and switch to euro to spend when you’re in Slovakia. You’ll get the best rate for spending in euro - and can also hold and spend 40+ other currencies with the same card.

Get your Wise travel money card online for free, to send and spend money around the world at the mid-market exchange rate.

Simply top up your card and convert to the currency you need in real time using the Wise app.

You’ll always get the mid-market exchange rate with no hidden costs, and you’ll avoid foreign transaction fees while withdrawing from ATMs abroad, paying in restaurants and shops, and buying your accommodation and flights.

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Tips for exchanging currency in Slovakia.



The mid-market rate is the true exchange rate - with no sneaky hidden fees. Use an online currency converter before your trip to get a feel for what your money is worth and make sure you get a fair rate when you buy your travel money.



Being offered to pay in your own currency at an ATM is a sneaky trick and causes many travellers to pay more than they need to. Always choose to pay in the local currency - in this case, euro - to cut your costs and get the best rates available.



Currency exchange desks at airports and hotels often markup the exchange rates they use, and may charge hidden fees. Avoid this expensive option whenever you can.



Withdraw money, pay for meals in restaurants or spend in shops in euro, all at the mid-market exchange rate with the Wise debit card.

Spending money in Slovakia.

Paying by credit or debit card in Slovakia

Paying by credit or debit card should not pose any problem in Slovakia. All major card issuers are welcomed in all but the most rural areas.

ATMs in Slovakia

ATMs are commonplace in Slovakia, making withdrawing cash simple. Look out for them in shopping centres and supermarkets, and in or near banks.

To get the best deal when spending on card or withdrawing money in Slovakia, don’t forget to use the Wise travel money card to avoid sneaky exchange rate markups and excessive fees.