Travel Tips: Money Matters

Republic of Ireland

The euro is the currency of the Republic of Ireland. 
One euro consists of 100 cent. 
Notes are €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200 and €500. 
Coins are 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, €1 and €2. 

Northern Ireland

In Northern Ireland, the currency is sterling. 
One pound sterling consists of 100 pence. 
Notes are £5, £10, £20, £50 and £100. 
Coins are 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2.

Credit Cards 

Any credit cards that bear the Visa, MasterCard or American Express symbol will be widely accepted in Ireland. Visitors with other cards should ask in advance or check if that card is on display where they wish to use it. 

Banks 

Banking hours are generally 10.00am to 4.30pm Monday through Friday. Some banks are open on Saturday. ATM (cash) machines are located at most banks and accept most credit and debit cards.

Traveller’s Cheques

Traveller’s Cheques are no longer widely accepted currency on the island of Ireland.

Exchange $100 bills in Ireland

Visitors may have difficulty exchanging $100 bills in Irish banks. For more information, please see the US Embassy Website.

For more information, be sure to visit the Tourism Ireland Official Website.