Currency

The Euro(EUR) is now the official currency of Spain. Spain’s prior currency, the Spanish Peseta, has now been phased out as legal tender and is no longer accepted.

Credit Cards

MasterCard, Visa and Eurocheque cards are widely accepted throughout Spain. 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 Spain.

Currency Regulations

The import and export of local currency is unlimited, but the export of amounts exceeding EUR6010 (in any currency) per person per journey must be declared. The export of cash notes and bearers - cheques, in any currency, exceeding EUR3050 per person per journey must also be declared.