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Where to exchange EUR
| Bank | You buy EUR | You sell EUR | Spread | Type |
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ING Bank
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5.2013 | 5.2641 | 1.21% | account |
Libra Bank
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5.2643 | 5.2643 | 0.00% | card |
CEC Bank
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5.2186 | 5.2701 | 0.99% | account |
Eximbank Romania
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5.1930 | 5.2930 | 1.93% | account |
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CEC Bank
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5.1936 | 5.2951 | 1.95% | corporate |
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CEC Bank
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5.1800 | 5.3000 | 2.32% | cash |
First Bank (Nexent)
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5.1700 | 5.3000 | 2.51% | account |
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Libra Bank
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5.1800 | 5.3100 | 2.51% | cash |
UniCredit Bank
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5.1700 | 5.3100 | 2.71% | account |
Intesa Sanpaolo Bank
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5.1635 | 5.3135 | 2.91% | cash |
Banca Comercială Română
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5.1640 | 5.3150 | 2.92% | cash |
Banca Transilvania
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5.1500 | 5.3150 | 3.20% | cash |
Raiffeisen Bank
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5.1659 | 5.3161 | 2.91% | account |
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Raiffeisen Bank
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5.1659 | 5.3161 | 2.91% | cash |
BRD Groupe Société Générale
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5.1650 | 5.3190 | 2.98% | account |
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BRD Groupe Société Générale
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5.1610 | 5.3230 | 3.14% | cash |
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Banca Comercială Română
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5.1540 | 5.3250 | 3.32% | account |
Patria Bank
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5.1466 | 5.3451 | 3.86% | cash |
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UniCredit Bank
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5.1300 | 5.3500 | 4.29% | cash |
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UniCredit Bank
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5.1183 | 5.3631 | 4.78% | card |
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Patria Bank
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5.1242 | 5.3676 | 4.75% | account |
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Raiffeisen Bank
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5.1434 | 5.4161 | 5.30% | card |
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Eximbank Romania
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5.0488 | 5.4370 | 7.69% | card |
Indicative rates — check the bank's official website before transacting.
Fintech, cards and transfers — EUR
Fintech cards (Revolut, Wise, N26...), payment networks (Mastercard, Visa) and international transfer services for EUR/RON.
| Provider | Status | You buy EUR | You sell EUR | Spread | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Revolut
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LIVE | 5.2223 | 5.2328 | 0.20% | card |
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Wise
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LIVE | 5.2393 | 5.2393 | 0.00% | card |
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Monese
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LIVE IBAN RO | 5.2372 | 5.2435 | 0.12% | card |
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Paysera
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IBAN RO | 5.2149 | 5.2673 | 1.00% | card est. |
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Mastercard
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LIVE | 5.1846 | 5.2982 | 2.19% | network |
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N26
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LIVE | 5.1846 | 5.2982 | 2.19% | card |
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Visa
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LIVE | 5.1841 | 5.2988 | 2.21% | network |
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Western Union
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LIVE | 5.1625 | 5.3176 | 3.00% | transfer |
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PayPal
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LIVE | 5.1398 | 5.3410 | 3.91% | transfer |
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Monese
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LIVE IBAN RO | 5.1363 | 5.3459 | 4.08% | card |
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MoneyGram
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LIVE | 5.0681 | 5.4141 | 6.83% | transfer |
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PayPal
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LIVE | 5.0315 | 5.4507 | 8.33% | transfer |
Spread = half-spread relative to BNR. Services marked with ↪EUR perform double conversion via EUR when they lack direct RON support.
History EUR/RON (last 30 days)
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About Euro (EUR)
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency of the eurozone, used by 20 of the 27 member states of the European Union. It was introduced in 1999 as a virtual currency and in 2002 as physical banknotes and coins. It is the second most traded currency in the world after the US dollar. The EUR/RON exchange rate is the most important currency pair for Romania, used in trade, mortgage loans, and daily transactions.
Country/Zone
Eurozone (20 countries)
Central Bank
Banca Centrală Europeană (ECB)
Symbol
€
Denominations
Banknotes: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 EUR. Coins: 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, 1 EUR, 2 EUR.
⚠ How to recognize counterfeit banknotes of EUR
1
Touch: Genuine banknotes have a distinct, slightly rough texture. The letters BCE, ECB, and the denomination value are embossed.
2
Watermark: Hold the banknote up to the light — you will see the portrait of Europa and the denomination value.
3
Holographic strip: On 5-20 EUR banknotes there is a silver holographic strip. On 50-500 EUR banknotes, a holographic patch.
4
Emerald green number: On the front of the banknote, the shiny number changes color from emerald green to deep blue when you tilt the banknote.
5
Portrait window (Europa series): New banknotes have a transparent window with the portrait of Europa, visible on both sides.
6
Microprinting: With a magnifying glass, check the small text on the banknote — it should be clear, without blurred edges.
7
UV: Under ultraviolet light, the colored fibers in the paper become fluorescent, and the banknote does not glow uniformly.
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 EUR — Romania and EU
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Import (entry into Romania)
Romania: You may bring any amount of EUR into Romania without a legal limit. However, amounts of **10,000 EUR or equivalent** (cash + negotiable instruments) must be **declared to customs** in accordance with EU Regulation 2018/1672. Failure to comply with the declaration obligation may result in confiscation of the amount and fines.
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Export (exit from Romania)
Romania/EU: When leaving Romania or the EU, amounts of **10,000 EUR or equivalent** must be declared. Within the EU (between member states) there are no customs controls, but authorities may request justification for large sums during anti-money laundering checks.
EU
EU rules
Within the EU, capital movement is free. There are no legal limits for bank transfers or card payments. The **10,000 EUR** restriction applies only to cash at the EU's external borders.
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 EUR in circulation
| Value | Size | Color | Theme / Portrait | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 EUR | 120 x 62 | Grey | Clasicism — arcuri si porti | ~2 years |
| 10 EUR | 127 x 67 | Red | Romanicul — arcuri si porti | ~3 years |
| 20 EUR | 133 x 72 | Blue | Goticul — ferestre si porti | ~4 years |
| 50 EUR | 140 x 77 | Orange | Renasterea — ferestre si poduri | ~6 years |
| 100 EUR | 147 x 77 | Green | Baroc si Rococo | ~8 years |
| 200 EUR | 153 x 77 | Yellow-brown | Art Nouveau — poduri si porti | ~10 years |
| 500 EUR | 160 x 82 | Purple | Arhitectură modernă (Nu se mai tipărește din 2019, dar rămâne valabilă) | ~15 years |
Material
100% cotton (pure cotton fiber)
Durability
Withstands washing at 40°C, withstands bending over 4,000 times
Coins EUR in circulation
| Value | Material | Weight | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cent | Copper-plated steel | 2.3g | 16.25mm |
| 2 centi | Copper-plated steel | 3.06g | 18.75mm |
| 5 centi | Copper-plated steel | 3.92g | 21.25mm |
| 10 centi | Nordic gold | 4.1g | 19.75mm |
| 20 centi | Nordic gold | 5.74g | 22.25mm |
| 50 centi | Nordic gold | 7.8g | 24.25mm |
| 1 euro | Bi-metallic (nickel-brass / copper-nickel) | 7.5g | 23.25mm |
| 2 euro | Bi-metallic (copper-nickel / nickel-brass) | 8.5g | 25.75mm |
🔍 Banknotes EUR easily confused
5 EUR and 50 EUR
Similar in size when touched quickly; different colors (gray vs orange) but in low light they can be confused
TIP
Check the large number in the corner — 5 vs 50
100 EUR and 200 EUR
Very close dimensions (147mm vs 153mm) and similar colors (green vs yellow-brown)
TIP
The 200 EUR banknote has a distinct yellow-brown hue; 100 EUR is clear green
20 EUR and 50 EUR
In low light, blue (20) and orange (50) can appear similar
TIP
20 EUR is smaller (133mm vs 140mm) — feel the size difference
🛡 Banknote security features EUR
Filigran cu portret
La lumină se vede portretul mitologic al Europei și valoarea nominală
Bandă holografică
Bandă argintie cu simbol euro, portret și valoare care se schimbă la înclinare
Numărul verde smarald
Numărul strălucitor din stânga jos își schimbă culoarea din verde smarald în albastru închis
Fereastră cu portret
Fereastră transparentă cu portretul Europei vizibil pe ambele părți (seria Europa)
Microtiparire
Text miniaturizat vizibil doar cu lupă — clar și precis pe bancnotele autentice
Fibre UV
Fibre colorate încorporate în hârtie, fluorescente sub lumină ultravioletă
Cerneala infraroșu
Elemente vizibile doar cu echipament profesional de verificare
Relief tactil
Literele BCE/ECB/EZB și valoarea nominală sunt în relief, perceptibile la atingere
Quick verification in 5 steps
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ATINGEȚI — simțiți relieful literelor BCE și al valorii nominale pe marginea bancnotei
2
PRIVIȚI LA LUMINĂ — vedeți filigranul cu portretul Europei și fereastra transparentă
3
ÎNCLINAȚI — numărul smarald își schimbă culoarea din verde în albastru, banda holografică se mișcă
4
VERIFICAȚI CU LUPĂ — microtiparirea este clară, fără margini neclare sau pete
5
SUB UV — fibrele colorate strălucesc, dar hârtia în sine nu este fluorescentă
Monetary policy — Banca Centrală Europeană (ECB)
Headquarters
Frankfurt am Main, Germania
Founded
1998
Inflation target
Below, but close to 2% over the medium term
Decision frequency
Meetings every 6 weeks (8 meetings per year)
Main tools
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Main refinancing rate
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Deposit facility rate
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Asset purchase programme (APP/PEPP)
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Long-term refinancing operations (LTRO/TLTRO)
Independence: ECB is politically independent — cannot receive instructions from governments or EU institutions
The role of EUR in the global economy
World reserves
~20% of global foreign exchange reserves
Daily volume
~$2.3 trillion/day (second after USD)
SWIFT share
~36% of SWIFT payments
World rank
Second most important currency in the world
Countries where EUR is the official currency
Austria
Belgium
Cyprus
Croatia
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Portugal
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Also used in: Andorra, Kosovo, Monaco, Montenegro, San Marino, Vatican City
🛃 Cash transport limit EUR without declaration
No declaration
Under 10,000 EUR
Declaration required
10,000 EUR or more (cash + negotiable instruments)
Regulation: EU Regulation 2018/1672
Penalties: Confiscation of amount, administrative fines, possible criminal investigation
Penalties: Confiscation of amount, administrative fines, possible criminal investigation
Advantages of EUR as a currency
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Stability — ECB keeps inflation low and the exchange rate stable
✔
Wide acceptance — used in 20 countries and accepted globally
✔
Liquidity — the second most traded currency in the world
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Zero fees in the eurozone — SEPA payments and transfers free or very cheap
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Counterfeit protection — among the most secure banknotes in the world
💡 Fun facts about EUR
1
Euro banknotes do NOT feature real buildings — bridges and gates are fictitious, so as not to favor any member state
2
The designer of euro banknotes is Austrian Robert Kalina, winner of the 1996 competition with the theme 'Ages and Styles of Europe'
3
The € symbol was inspired by the Greek letter epsilon (Ε) and represents the first letter of the word 'Europe'; the two parallel lines symbolize stability
4
The first single European currency was introduced on January 1, 1999 (electronic) and on January 1, 2002 (physical, banknotes and coins)
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Each eurozone country can choose its own design on the national side of coins — there are over 300 different euro coin variants in circulation
6
The 500 EUR banknote was nicknamed 'Bin Laden' — everyone knew it existed, but no one saw it; it was withdrawn from printing in 2019
7
The ECB (European Central Bank) was established in 1998 in Frankfurt, but the idea of a single European currency dates back to 1969 (the Werner Plan)
⛓ Crypto and currency exchange regulation — Zona Euro / Uniunea Europeană
Crypto status
Legal — uniformly regulated under MiCA
Regulatory authority
ESMA (European Securities and Markets Authority) + national financial supervisory authorities of each member state
Exchange/currency exchange license
CASP (Crypto-Asset Service Provider) license mandatory under Regulation MiCA (EU 2023/1114), applicable partially from June 2023 and fully from December 2024
Crypto taxation
Varies by country: 0% in Portugal (for individuals), 10-26% in Italy, 25% in Germany (0% after 1 year holding), up to 33% in France
AML / KYC
AML Directive 6 (AMLD6) + Funds Transfer Regulation (Travel Rule) mandatory for crypto providers; KYC verification for all transactions
MiCA is the most comprehensive crypto regulatory framework in the world; introduces uniform rules for all 27 EU member states; stablecoins are regulated separately as EMT (Electronic Money Tokens) or ART (Asset-Referenced Tokens)
💰 How much does 1,000,000 EUR?
Banknotes
5.000
banknotes of 200 EUR
Weight
5.5 kg
Like a 5 kg bag of potatoes
Volume
A stack ~55 cm high (5,000 x 0.11mm)
Fits in a medium briefcase or small backpack
In 500 EUR banknotes: only 2,000 banknotes, ~2.2 kg, ~22 cm high — fits in a handbag
👛 Banknotes EUR in wallet
Bancnotele EUR cresc în dimensiune odată cu valoarea (de la 120mm la 160mm lungime)
Comparison with RON: Bancnotele EUR sunt mai scurte decât cele RON (147mm vs 155mm pentru cele mai mari)
Standard wallet:
180mm width
✔ All banknotes EUR fit