Cash usage
Euro banknotes and coins remain legal means of payment, although individual merchants may state accepted payment methods in advance.
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Netherlands Currency Guide
Learn how the euro is used in the Netherlands, then open a dated reference-rate conversion.
Currency overview
Euro in Netherlands
Monetary framework
The Netherlands uses the euro as a member of the euro area.
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EUR1.1618 USD1 EUR = 1.161845 USD
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Currency facts
EUR at a glance
CurrencyEuro
ISO codeEUR
SymbolEUR
Minor unitCent
Decimal places2
Central bankDe Nederlandsche Bank
Currency typeOfficial currency
First issuedIntroduced for accounting in 1999; cash entered circulation in 2002
Money usage guide
Local money guide for the Netherlands
Official use
The Netherlands uses the euro as its official currency.
Currency system
The Netherlands uses the euro as a member of the euro area.
Payment environment
Debit cards and contactless payments are widely used in the Netherlands; acceptance of some international card types can vary.
Cash and payment habits
Cash, cards and local payments
Card acceptance
Debit-card payments are central to everyday retail payments in the Netherlands.
Mobile and 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.
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Before exchanging
Visitors using a non-euro card should compare issuer conversion terms with any cash-exchange alternative.
Card and ATM costs
A home bank can apply a foreign transaction or withdrawal fee even when the Dutch merchant adds no conversion charge.
Popular currency pairs
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Currency topics
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FAQ
Netherlands currency questions
Which currency is used in the Netherlands?
The Netherlands uses the euro as its official currency.
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 supported currencies.
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Data source: Frankfurter
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