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Czech Republic Czech Republic Currency Guide

The currency of Czech Republic and how to prepare for payments — all on one page.

Currency

Czech Koruna

CZK

Checking rates

Check with your bank app or card issuer before you go

The rate and fees you actually pay differ by bank and card issuer.

Payment Tips to Remember

Always pay in the local currency

If a terminal asks whether to charge in your home currency, always choose the local currency. Choosing your home currency triggers DCC (dynamic currency conversion), which adds a hidden markup.

Set up a travel card before you fly

Prepaid multi-currency travel cards let you convert money in the app beforehand and pay like a debit card locally. Fees are usually lower than cash exchange counters, and you can freeze the card instantly from the app if lost.

Airport exchange counters: last resort

Airport counters are convenient but tend to offer some of the worst rates. If you need cash, exchange via your bank's app before departure or consider withdrawing from a local ATM.

Check ATM fees on screen

Local ATMs may add their own operator fee. Check the fee shown on the confirmation screen before proceeding. If the ATM offers conversion to your home currency (DCC), choosing the local currency is usually better.

Keep some small cash

Every country has places that don't take cards — markets, tips, small transport. Carrying a small amount of cash in separate places keeps you covered.

Cards for Abroad

Explore the Wise multi-currency card

One account holding 40+ currencies, converting and paying at mid-market based rates. Handy for multi-country trips — no need to exchange for each currency separately.

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Local data

Get an eSIM for Czech Republic before you go

Activate mobile data with a QR code instead of swapping SIM cards. Buy it before departure and switch it on the moment you land.

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City Guides in Czech Republic

Prague

Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic, with the Vltava River flowing right through its center. As the country's most populous city, it has a clear seasonal contrast between mild summers and chilly winters.

Brno

Brno is a city in the Moravia region of southeastern Czechia and the country's second-largest after Prague. As the capital of the South Moravian Region, it has a lively atmosphere.

Plzeň

Plzeň is located in western Bohemia, about 90 km southwest of Prague. It's known as the birthplace of the world-famous Pilsner beer and as an industrial city home to the Škoda automobile factory.

Ostrava

Ostrava is an industrial city in northeastern Czechia, near the Polish border, and ranks as the country's third-largest after Prague and Brno. It offers a range of attractions, including a cathedral, theaters, and a zoo.

Olomouc

Olomouc is a city in eastern Czechia, where St. Wenceslas Cathedral and other churches evoke a historic atmosphere. Strolling through alleys that still bear traces of the old fortifications, you can experience a medieval feel.