Currency
The
Euro(EUR) is now the official currency of
San Marino. San Marino’s prior currency,
the Italian Lira, has now been phased out
as legal tender and is no longer accepted.
Credit
Cards
MasterCard,
Visa and Eurocheque cards are widely accepted
throughout San Marino. All establishment
that accept credit cards show the VISA or
Mastercard logo in their windows.
Traveller's
cheques
Travelers
checks are accepted in all major cities
and tourist areas, except in some very small
establishments. To avoid additional exchange
rate charges, it is best to take Euro travelers
checks to Italy.
Currency
restrictions
If
you intend to bring an amount of currency
exceeding EUR10,000, currency import restrictions
may apply. In particular, the amount may
have to be declared and validated in San
Marino upon arrival. Check with the embassy
in your home country before departure for
more details.