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Basic facts about Czech currency:
Curency: Czech Crown (Ceska Koruna) - CZK
Notes: 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000
Coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20
Halers: 10, 20, 50 (10 and 20 hlaers coins are going to be taken off the market
during next two years)
1 CZK = 100 Halers
TIP!: Be aware that CZK 2000 bill look similiar to former Bulgarian
bills and it is often used by street-exchange-guys :-D to cheat people. The
approximate value of the Bulgarian bil was 50 CZK. So you can loose CZK 1950
for not paying enough attention...
ATM machines - Bank machines - Bankomats in Prague
It is very easy to find an ATM machine in Prague. Our
list of ATM machines can hopefully provide you enough information about
locations of these machines. ATM machines accept usual cards such as VISA, AMERICAN
EXPRESS, DINERS and some more. You can draw Czech crowns from the ATM machine
in Prague even if your account is in your home currency. The exchange rate is
usually charged according to current exchange rate in your account bank to the
current date.
TIP!: Be careful when you use your card. Do not let any people to spectate
you when you draw money from the ATM, especially when you enter the PIN code
to the ATM.
Exchange offices and rates
You can find an exchange office everywhere in the center of Prague.
However it is very eficient to check more exchange offices before you change
the money, comissions and fees can vary impresively and also the rates can be
very different. We recommend the Exchange.cz office on the corner of Kaprova
and Maislova street near the Old town square (close to the St. Nicholas church).
So far it seems to be the best exchange office in Prague. The rate is even better
than in banks and there are no hidden costs for the exchange. You can visit
EXCHANGE.CZ website, however
it is available just in Czech. This link leads
to the current exchange rate list of EXCHANGE.CZ.
TIP!: Ask the sales person before you exchange the money how much money in
cash will you get after the transaction is over. Ask if there are any extra
costs and payments and if the amount is really THE AMOUNT you will receive.
Some exchange offices are not too reliable so it si worthy to ask so.
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