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Where to exchange CZK
| Bank | You buy CZK | You sell CZK | Spread | Type |
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ING Bank
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0.2144 | 0.2170 | 1.21% | account |
Libra Bank
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0.2175 | 0.2175 | 0.00% | card |
Eximbank Romania
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0.2135 | 0.2195 | 2.81% | account |
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Eximbank Romania
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0.2076 | 0.2250 | 8.38% | card |
Intesa Sanpaolo Bank
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0.2132 | 0.2332 | 9.38% | cash |
Indicative rates — check the bank's official website before transacting.
Fintech, cards and transfers — CZK
Fintech cards (Revolut, Wise, N26...), payment networks (Mastercard, Visa) and international transfer services for CZK/RON.
| Provider | Status | You buy CZK | You sell CZK | Spread | Category |
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Wise
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LIVE | 0.2165 | 0.2165 | 0.00% | card |
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Paysera
↪EUR
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IBAN RO | 0.2153 | 0.2175 | 1.02% | card est. |
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Visa
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LIVE | 0.2141 | 0.2184 | 2.01% | network |
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Mastercard
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LIVE | 0.2139 | 0.2186 | 2.20% | network |
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N26
↪EUR
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LIVE | 0.2139 | 0.2186 | 2.20% | card |
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Monese
↪EUR
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LIVE IBAN RO | 0.2121 | 0.2207 | 4.05% | card |
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MoneyGram
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LIVE | 0.2093 | 0.2235 | 6.78% | transfer |
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Western Union
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LIVE | 0.2088 | 0.2240 | 7.28% | transfer |
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PayPal
↪EUR
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LIVE | 0.2077 | 0.2251 | 8.38% | transfer |
Spread = half-spread relative to BNR. Services marked with ↪EUR perform double conversion via EUR when they lack direct RON support.
History CZK/RON (last 30 days)
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About Coroană cehă (CZK)
The Czech koruna (CZK) is the currency of the Czech Republic. The Czech economy is heavily industrialized, being the 5th largest car exporter in the world. CZK is relevant for Romanians working in Czechia or traveling to Prague.
Country/Zone
Czech Republic
Central Bank
Ceska Narodni Banka (CNB)
Symbol
Kč
Denominations
Banknotes: 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000 CZK. Coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 Kč.
⚠ How to recognize counterfeit banknotes of CZK
1
Watermark: Portrait and value visible against light.
2
Security thread: Visible against light with microtext.
3
OVI ink: On banknotes of 1000+ CZK.
Important: If you suspect you have a counterfeit banknote, do not try to use it. Take it to the nearest bank or police station.
Import/Export rules CZK — Romania and EU
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Import (entry into Romania)
Romania-Czechia: Both EU countries. Free movement, declaration at external borders (10,000 EUR equivalent).
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Export (exit from Romania)
Standard EU rules.
EU
EU rules
Free movement within the EU.
General EU rule: Any person entering or leaving the EU with cash amounts of 10,000 EUR or equivalent
must declare them at customs (EU Regulation 2018/1672). Non-declaration can lead to confiscation of the amount and fines.
Banknotes CZK in circulation
| Value | Size | Color | Theme / Portrait | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 CZK | 140 x 69 | Orange | Charles IV (King of Bohemia) | ~3 years |
| 200 CZK | 146 x 69 | Orange-brown | Jan Amos Comenius (educator) | ~4 years |
| 500 CZK | 152 x 69 | Red-pink | Božena Němcová (writer) | ~5 years |
| 1000 CZK | 158 x 69 | Violet | František Palacký (historian) | ~7 years |
| 2000 CZK | 164 x 69 | Olive green | Emmy Destinn (soprano) | ~9 years |
| 5000 CZK | 170 x 69 | Brown-red | Tomáš G. Masaryk (founder of the Republic) | ~12 years |
Material
Cotton paper with security fibers
Durability
Smaller banknotes wear out in 3-5 years; the 5000 CZK note can last 12+ years
Coins CZK in circulation
| Value | Material | Weight | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 koruna | Nickel-plated steel | 3.0g | 20.0mm |
| 2 koruny | Nickel-plated steel | 3.7g | 21.5mm |
| 5 korun | Nickel-plated steel | 4.8g | 23.0mm |
| 10 korun | Copper-plated steel | 7.62g | 24.5mm |
| 20 korun | Brass-plated steel | 8.43g | 26.0mm |
| 50 korun | Bi-metallic | 9.7g | 27.5mm |
🔍 Banknotes CZK easily confused
100 CZK and 1,000 CZK
Orange (100) and violet (1,000); the value difference is 10x
TIP
Check the size — 1,000 CZK is much longer (158mm vs 140mm)
Monetary policy — Ceska Narodni Banka (CNB — Banca Națională Cehă)
Headquarters
Praga, Republica Ceha
Founded
1993
Inflation target
2% (+/- 1 percentage point)
Decision frequency
8 meetings per year of the Bank Board
Main tools
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2-week repo rate (2W repo rate)
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Discount rate
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Lombard rate
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Foreign exchange interventions
Independence: CNB is fully independent under the Czech Constitution
The role of CZK in the global economy
World reserves
< 0.1%
Daily volume
~$20 billion/day
SWIFT share
~0.3%
World rank
Regional currency — important in Central European trade
Countries where CZK is the official currency
Czech Republic
🛃 Cash transport limit CZK without declaration
No declaration
Up to the equivalent of 10,000 EUR
Declaration required
Equivalent of 10,000 EUR at EU external borders
Regulation: EU Regulation 2018/1672
Penalties: Fines and confiscation
Penalties: Fines and confiscation
Advantages of CZK as a currency
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Czech economy — one of the most stable in Central Europe
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5th largest car exporter in the world (Skoda, Hyundai, Toyota)
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Prague — one of the most visited European capitals
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In the EU — free movement of capital
💡 Fun facts about CZK
1
The 5,000 CZK banknote features Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, the first president of Czechoslovakia (1918) and philosopher — he is considered the 'Father of the Czech Nation'
2
The word 'koruna' (crown) comes from the crown on Czech royal coats of arms — same origin as Swedish krona (SEK), Norwegian krone (NOK), and Danish krone (DKK)
3
The Czech koruna was introduced in 1993, after the peaceful dissolution of Czechoslovakia ('Velvet Divorce') — old Czechoslovak banknotes were stamped to separate them from Slovak ones
4
Česká národní banka (CNB) was established in 1993, but the National Bank of Czechoslovakia dated back to 1926; the first bank on Czech territory was Böhmische Sparkasse (1825) in Prague
5
The 500 CZK banknote features Božena Němcová, the first major Czech writer, author of the novel 'The Grandmother' (Babička) — one of the most widely read books in Czech literature
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The 2,000 CZK banknote depicts Emmy Destinn (Ema Destinová), the famous opera soprano who performed alongside Enrico Caruso at the Metropolitan Opera in New York
⛓ Crypto and currency exchange regulation — Republica Ceha
Crypto status
Legal — regulated under MiCA as an EU member state; one of the most crypto-friendly countries in Europe
Regulatory authority
CNB (Česká národní banka — Czech National Bank)
Exchange/currency exchange license
CASP license under MiCA; registration with CNB as a crypto service provider; European compliance requirements
Crypto taxation
15% tax on crypto gains; 0% after 3 years of holding (long-term holding exemption) — one of the most favorable rules in the EU
AML / KYC
Compliance with EU AML directives transposed into Czech law; mandatory KYC; reporting to FAU (Financial Analytical Unit — Czech FIU)
The Czech Republic is considered one of the most crypto-friendly EU countries due to the tax exemption after 3 years; Prague hosts an active blockchain community and several international conferences; the local exchange Coinmate is one of the oldest in Europe (since 2014)
💰 How much does 1,000,000 CZK (~40,000 EUR)?
Banknotes
200
banknotes of 5.000 CZK
Weight
0.22 kg
About the weight of a mobile phone
Volume
A stack of ~2 cm
Fits in a wallet or inside pocket