Italy, along with most other European Union countries, uses the Euro as its official currency. This shared currency, denoted by the symbol € or EUR, simplifies travel and eliminates the need for complex currency exchanges.
Just like the Indian Rupee, the Euro is divided into 100 cents, making calculations and conversions familiar. Coins come in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 cents, while banknotes are available in 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500 Euro denominations.
While widely accepted, credit and debit cards are the preferred modes of payment in Italy. However, carrying some cash in Euros is still recommended for smaller purchases or situations where cards aren't accepted. Here are some options for exchanging currency: