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Money & duty free for Spain
Exchange rates:
EuroC$1 = €0.72
£1 = €1.19
US$1 = €0.96
Currency & Money
Euro (EUR; symbol €) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of €200, 100, 50, 20, 10, and 5. Coins are in denominations of €2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2, and 1 cents.
Credit and debit cards, particularly Visa and Mastercard, are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, shops and tourist attractions.
Contactless payments are common, although carrying some cash is advisable for small purchases, markets and businesses in rural areas. American Express is accepted less widely.
ATMs (cajeros automáticos) are widely available in cities, towns and tourist resorts. Some banks and independent ATM operators charge withdrawal fees, particularly for foreign-issued cards. Visitors should check any fees displayed before confirming a withdrawal and choose to be charged in euros rather than their home currency to avoid unfavourable conversion rates.
There are no restrictions on importing or exporting currency. However, travellers entering or leaving the European Union with €10,000 or more in cash, or its equivalent in other currencies, must declare it to customs.
Travellers moving €100,000 or more in cash within Spain must also submit a declaration to the Agencia Estatal de Administración Tributaria (AEAT, the Spanish Tax Agency).
Foreign currency can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some hotels, although exchange rates and commission charges vary. Currency exchange facilities are also available at major airports and tourist destinations. ATMs are often a convenient alternative, but visitors should check withdrawal fees and exchange rates.
Spain duty free
Spain's duty-free allowance for travellers arriving from within the EU:
If you are over 17 years old, you can transport goods freely between EU countries, provided they are for personal use and not for resale. Taxes must already have been paid on these goods in the country of purchase. If you exceed the following guideline amounts, customs officials may question you to ensure the goods are for personal use:
• 800 cigarettes or 400 cigarillos or 200 cigars or 1kg of tobacco.
• 90L of still wine (of which a maximum of 60L can be sparkling wine).
• 110L of beer.
• 10L of spirits over 22% alcohol by volume or 20L of fortified wine or other beverages up to 22%.
• Travellers under 17 years old may not bring in tobacco or alcohol products, and rules may vary slightly between EU countries.
Spain's duty-free allowance for travellers arriving from outside the EU:
If you are arriving from a non-EU country, the following goods may be imported into Spain without incurring customs duty, provided they are for personal use and not for resale:
• 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco. These products may be combined provided the total allowance is not exceeded.
• 1L of spirits over 22% alcohol by volume or 2L of alcoholic beverages up to 22% alcohol by volume. These allowances may be combined proportionately.
• 4L of still wine.
• 16L of beer.
• Other goods up to the value of €430 for travellers arriving by air or sea, €300 for travellers arriving by land, and €150 for travellers under 15, regardless of transport method.
Travellers under 17 are not entitled to duty-free allowances for tobacco or alcohol.
Duty-free allowances are subject to change, sometimes at short notice due to policy updates or external factors. Information is correct at the time of writing; travellers should verify current allowances with official customs authorities before departure. We accept no liability for any inconvenience or loss arising from changes to these regulations.
Prohibited or restricted items include narcotics, counterfeit goods, certain weapons and ammunition, fireworks, endangered species and products derived from them, and some plants and plant products. Travellers arriving from most non-EU countries may not bring meat, milk or products containing them into Spain, although exemptions apply to certain countries and limited quantities of some animal products. Permits may be required for some protected species, plants, weapons and cultural artefacts. This list is not exhaustive.
EU sanctions also prohibit or restrict the import of certain goods originating in Russia, including gold, diamonds and a range of other products. As sanctions and product restrictions may change, travellers carrying goods from Russia should check current European Union and Spanish customs regulations before travelling.
The export of protected cultural artefacts, endangered species and products derived from them may be prohibited or require permits. Certain weapons and other controlled goods are also subject to restrictions.
This list is not exhaustive. Travellers should consult the official customs website or contact the embassy or consulate near you for the most up-to-date information.
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