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Poland Currency

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What is the currency in Poland?

The official currency of Poland is the zloty

Poland previously used the Polish mark and later the złoty before the modern złoty was redenominated in 1995.

PLN, zł

Banknotes

zł10

zł20

zł50

zł100

zł200

zł500

Coins

1gr

2gr

5gr

10gr

20gr

50gr

zł1

zł2

zł5

Popular Zloty pairings

A

PLN

AED

PLN

ALL

PLN

AMD

PLN

ANG

PLN

AOA

PLN

AUD

PLN

AWG

PLN

AZN

B

PLN

BBD

PLN

BDT

PLN

BGN

PLN

BHD

PLN

BMD

PLN

BND

PLN

BOB

PLN

BRL

PLN

BSD

PLN

BTN

PLN

BWP

PLN

BZD

C

PLN

CAD

PLN

CHF

PLN

CLP

PLN

COP

PLN

CRC

PLN

CZK

D

PLN

DJF

PLN

DKK

PLN

DOP

PLN

DZD

E

PLN

EGP

PLN

ETB

PLN

EUR

F

PLN

FJD

G

PLN

GBP

PLN

GEL

PLN

GHS

PLN

GIP

PLN

GMD

PLN

GYD

H

PLN

HKD

PLN

HNL

PLN

HUF

I

PLN

IDR

PLN

ILS

PLN

INR

J

PLN

JMD

PLN

JPY

K

PLN

KES

PLN

KGS

PLN

KHR

PLN

KMF

PLN

KWD

PLN

KYD

PLN

KZT

L

PLN

LKR

PLN

LSL

M

PLN

MAD

PLN

MDL

PLN

MGA

PLN

MKD

PLN

MNT

PLN

MRU

PLN

MUR

PLN

MVR

PLN

MWK

PLN

MXN

PLN

MYR

PLN

MZN

N

PLN

NAD

PLN

NGN

PLN

NOK

PLN

NPR

PLN

NZD

O

PLN

OMR

P

PLN

PEN

PLN

PGK

PLN

PHP

PLN

PKR

PLN

PYG

Q

PLN

QAR

R

PLN

RON

PLN

RWF

S

PLN

SAR

PLN

SBD

PLN

SCR

PLN

SEK

PLN

SGD

PLN

SRD

PLN

SZL

T

PLN

THB

PLN

TJS

PLN

TMT

PLN

TOP

PLN

TRY

PLN

TTD

PLN

TZS

U

PLN

UAH

PLN

UGX

PLN

USD

PLN

UYU

PLN

UZS

V

PLN

VND

PLN

VUV

W

PLN

WST

X

PLN

XAF

PLN

XCD

PLN

XOF

Z

PLN

ZAR

PLN

ZMW

How to spend money in Poland

Poland is card-friendly, especially in cities, supermarkets, and restaurants. Contactless payments are common. However, cash is still preferred in smaller shops, markets, and rural areas. ATMs are widespread and usually offer good rates.

Tip: Always pay in the local currency to get the best exchange rate and avoid extra conversion charges.

Tips for exchanging money in Poland

Kantor exchange offices in city centres usually have the best rates.

Avoid airports—poor exchange deals.

Always pay in zloty when given the choice.

Carry some cash—many kiosks or small towns still prefer it.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the official currency used in Poland?

The Polish zloty (PLN, zł).

What is the official currency used in Poland?

Symbol: zł | Code: PLN

Can I use my home currency in Poland?

No, payments are usually accepted only in PLN.

How can I use the TransferGo card in Poland?

Just activate it in the app and start spending — online, in stores, or at ATMs.

Is it better to use cash or card when spending in Poland?

Cards are widely accepted, but cash is still useful in small towns and markets.

Are credit or debit cards widely accepted in Poland?

Yes, and contactless payments are very popular.

Are there ATMs available in Poland, and are there withdrawal limits?

Yes, ATMs are common. Limits depend on your card provider.

Can I use a TransferGo card in Poland?

Yes! You can use your TransferGo card for spending, withdrawing, or managing your money— with fair rates and no hidden fees.