Romania Guide: Money
Our money guide provides information on bank accounts, money exchange, credit and debit cards and money transfers. If you need to open a bank account, we will explain how to do it - step by step.
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The Romanian Leu
Exchanging foreign currency
The local currency of Romania is called the Leu (currency code: RON). Romania was the third country in the world to fully convert to polymer notes. Romania is still primarily a cash economy, so make sure you always carry sufficient leu to cover your expenses.
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