Barcelona is a city in Spain. The currency Barcelona uses is the Euro. There are 7 Euro notes, in denominations of 500, 200, 100, 50, 10 and 5. There are 8 Euro coins in denominations of 2 and 1 Euros and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.
The Peseta was converted to the Euro on 1st of January 2002 and it is still possible to convert the Peseta into Euros at national central banks. One Euro = 166.386 Pesetas.
Spanish automatic tellers will allow anyone with a card connected to the visa network to withdraw cash from their home account. Travelers checks and major currencies can also be exchanged in banks, exchange houses and many hotels. If you are traveling to Barcelona it is recommended that you have a back up plan to obtain money as petty theft is a problem.
Credit cards, including AMEX are widely accepted in good hotels, shops and restaurants. Many smaller establishments however do not have credit card payment facilities, so it is recommend you carry sufficient cash for the day with you.
Tags: Central Bank, Currency Barcelona, Euro








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