Cash usage
Euro cash remains an established payment method in Germany and can be important at merchants that limit card acceptance.
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Germany Currency Guide
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Currency overview
Euro in Germany
Monetary framework
Germany uses the euro as its official currency.
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Currency facts
EUR at a glance
CurrencyEuro
ISO codeEUR
SymbolEUR
Minor unitCent
Decimal places2
Central bankEuropean Central Bank
Currency typeOfficial currency
First issuedIntroduced for accounting in 1999; cash entered circulation in 2002
Money usage guide
Local money guide for Germany
Official use
Germany uses the euro as its official currency.
Payment environment
Cards are widely accepted, though some smaller merchants may prefer cash.
Cash and payment habits
Cash, cards and local payments
Card acceptance
Debit-card acceptance is common, but the card networks accepted can differ by merchant.
Mobile and contactless payments
Contactless cards and mobile wallets are available where supported by the terminal and payment network.
ATM availability
ATM operators and overseas issuers can apply separate charges.
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Before exchanging
Visitors using a non-euro account should compare their issuer's euro conversion terms with cash alternatives.
Cash declaration
German Customs publishes the applicable cash-control and declaration rules.
Popular currency pairs
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FAQ
Germany currency questions
Which currency is used in Germany?
Germany uses the euro as its official currency.
Does Germany have multiple official currencies?
Germany has one official currency: the euro (EUR).
How can I compare the euro?
Use the conversion links on this page to compare Germany's official currency with other supported currencies.
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Rate data and official references
Data source: Frankfurter
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Reviewed by: CurrencyHub Editorial Team
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