Currency
The
Euro(EUR) is now the official currency of
the Vatican City. The Vatican City’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 the Vatican City. All establishments
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.
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 the
Vatican City upon arrival. Check with the
embassy in your home country before departure
for more details.
