Country Currency

Netherlands Currency

The euro is the official currency of the Netherlands.

Official currency
RegionEurope
Central bankDe Nederlandsche Bank

Country money overview

Currency arrangements

Official currencyEuro (EUR, EUR)
Central bankDe Nederlandsche Bank
Currency arrangementThe Netherlands uses the euro as a member of the euro area.

Paying in the Netherlands

Cash, cards and local payments

Cash use

Euro banknotes and coins remain legal means of payment, although individual merchants may state accepted payment methods in advance.

Card acceptance

Debit-card payments are central to everyday retail payments in the Netherlands.

Contactless payments

Contactless cards and mobile wallets use the established card-payment infrastructure.

ATM availability

Cash remains available through ATMs, but locations and any foreign-card charges should be checked before relying on a withdrawal.

Travel money guidance

Planning a conversion

Before travel

Visitors using a non-euro card should compare issuer conversion terms with any cash-exchange alternative.

ATM and foreign-card fees

A home bank can apply a foreign transaction or withdrawal fee even when the Dutch merchant adds no conversion charge.

Exchange-rate information is provided for reference only and is not financial, trading or investment advice.

Sources and review

Rate data and official references

Data source: Frankfurter

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FAQ

Netherlands currency questions

Which currency is used in the Netherlands?

The euro is the official currency of the Netherlands.

Does the Netherlands have multiple official currencies?

The Netherlands has one official currency: the euro (EUR).

How can I compare the euro?

Use the conversion links on this page to compare the Netherlands' official currency with other major currencies.