General Currency Info - Euro
The euro (ISO: EUR) is involved in slightly more than 30% of all foreign exchange deals, and as such, is the world’s second most traded currency, behind the US dollar.
The euro is the currency of the eurozone (officially called the ‘euro area’), which consists of 19 of the 28 member states of the European Union, and is used by almost 350 million Europeans. It was introduced in January 1999.
Of all the thousands of exchange rates that exist in the world, the euro-to-US dollar exchange rate is the most actively traded, or most ‘liquid’.
Since its introduction, the euro’s lowest value against the dollar came in October 2000 when EUR/USD hit lows of 0.8231. The currency was strongest in July 2008, shortly before the worst stage of the 2007-2009 financial crisis, when EUR/USD reached 1.6038.
There are currently more than twenty nations and territories which peg their currencies to the euro, the largest of which is Denmark.
EUR News, Forecasts and Trends
Swiss bank UBS see the EUR/USD rate to rise near 1.27 by the end of 2021 as the world recovers from the pandemic and has less need for USD as a safe haven.
Get more details in the article Euro Forecasts.
For more EUR currency market forecasts you can read the full article Euro Forecasts.
US Dollar to Euro - Historical Rates
USD/EUR | Change | Period |
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0.8281 15 Jan 2021 | 0.8% ▼ | 1 Week |
0.8201 23 Dec 2020 | 0.2% ▲ | 30 Days |
0.8430 24 Oct 2020 | 2.5% ▼ | 90 Days |
0.9046 23 Jan 2020 | 9.2% ▼ | 1 Year |
0.9263 24 Jan 2016 | 11.3% ▼ | 5 Years |
0.7323 25 Jan 2011 | 12.2% ▲ | 10 Years |
USD/EUR 10 year historic rates & change to 22-Jan-2021 : 0.8216
U$10,000 USD
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€8,233 EUR
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US Dollar to Euro - Quick Conversions
USD |
EUR |
U$ 1 |
€ 0.8233 |
U$ 5 |
€ 4.1165 |
U$ 10 |
€ 8.2330 |
U$ 20 |
€ 16.47 |
U$ 50 |
€ 41.17 |
U$ 100 |
€ 82.33 |
U$ 250 |
€ 205.83 |
U$ 500 |
€ 411.65 |
U$ 1,000 |
€ 823.30 |
U$ 2,000 |
€ 1,647 |
U$ 5,000 |
€ 4,117 |
U$ 10,000 |
€ 8,233 |
U$ 50,000 |
€ 41,165 |
U$ 100,000 |
€ 82,330 |
More amounts |
USD |
EUR |
U$ 1.2146 |
€ 1 |
U$ 6.0730 |
€ 5 |
U$ 12.15 |
€ 10 |
U$ 24.29 |
€ 20 |
U$ 60.73 |
€ 50 |
U$ 121.46 |
€ 100 |
U$ 303.65 |
€ 250 |
U$ 607.30 |
€ 500 |
U$ 1,215 |
€ 1,000 |
U$ 2,429 |
€ 2,000 |
U$ 6,073 |
€ 5,000 |
U$ 12,146 |
€ 10,000 |
U$ 60,730 |
€ 50,000 |
U$ 121,460 |
€ 100,000 |
More amounts |
Frequently Asked Questions
What currency should I use in Greece?
The domestic currency in Greece is the Euro.
What is the Euro currency code and symbol?
The three letter currency code for the Euro is EUR — symbol is €.
Which countries use the Euro?
It is the domestic currency in  
Eurozone, Aaland Islands, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, French Guinea, French Southern Territories, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Vatican City, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Martinique, Mayotte, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Portugal, Reunion, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia and Spain.
Is the Euro a closed currency?
No, the Euro is freely available and convertible. See guide: What is a closed currency?
Travel, Currency and Money saving tips for Greece
Although the news has been full of negative stories about the financial and immigrant crises which have engulfed Greece in recent years, there are still many reasons to visit this delightful country. From its stunning beaches and superb mountain scenery to great food, astounding history and, above all, its warm Hellenic welcome. It is also a very affordable country to travel in. As one of the continent’s most popular destinations during the summer times, people from around the world flock to its famous islands for the sun, and to the cities for the history.
Greece is known for its food. Restaurants will cost about 20 EUR for a nice dinner, even in the tourist area. If you add wine, expect to pay about 30 EUR. A meal at a very luxurious restaurant will begin at 30 EUR.
What currency should I use in Greece?
The currency used in Greece is the Euro. You can find ATMs in every major town and city, and practically every inhabited Greek island has at least one machine. You will find ATMs in supermarkets, airports, ferry ports, metro stations and other public places. You will be able to use your credit cards in shops and hotels, fuel stations and shops up and down the country. When it comes to bars and tavernas though, you may need to check their machine is working. You would be surprised at how many card machines are faulty in these places when they work perfectly everywhere else.
Getting around in Greece?
Because Greece has a lot of islands, you will be dealing with lots ferries and boats. Expect to spend an average of 36 EUR per a trip, though you could spend as little as 12 EUR if the islands are really close together. From Athens, most ferries to the islands costs around 60 EUR. Slow, overnight island ferries begin at 13 EUR. Buses and trains around the mainland are around 20 EUR. It’s 1.20 EUR for a single ride on the Athens train system.
Many people go to Greece for the islands but the mainland has a great deal to offer, from the imposing Pindus mountain range in the north to the empty golden beaches of the western Peloponnese. It also boasts the greatest number of archaeological sites.Travelling between the main towns is easy on the comprehensive KTEL bus network, with local services radiating out to villages.You can also make use of the limited but extremely cheap national rail service for a number of key destinations. Greece is a cheap country and even cheaper when you get out of the touristy Greek islands or popular destinations. Head off the beaten path and you will usually see prices drop by 30% or more.
Travel tips for Greece.
Eating is casual in Greece. Look for restaurants where the locals are eating, as the food will be much better. Just remember that Greeks eat late, often after 10pm. Always ask for local barrelled wine, which is cheaper than bottled, or try a fiery spirit such as ouzo or tsipouro. Likewise, don't be fobbed off with bottled water, as what comes out of the tap is perfectly drinkable. Punctuality is not considered a big issue in Greece. There is a healthy Mediterranean belief that most things can be put off and nothing needs to be done in a hurry. So don't expect service in a restaurant to be too snappy or transportation always to run like clockwork.
Travel money for Greece
Save money and time by Ordering your Euro online from Travelex, you get better rates and can pick
up the EUR cash locally or even on travel day at the airport.
Another popular option is to
use a Pre-paid Travel Card. Your Debit/Credit Card provider will charge you 2% from market mid-rate,
but your bank may also charge an extra 3% as an “Overseas Transaction Charge” plus “Overseas ATM” fees for withdrawing cash.
For card purchases if offered a choice of currencies always select to
Pay in Euro otherwise you may get much worst exchange rates.
Send Money to Greece - Best Rates
To get a good (and fair) exchange rate when sending money to Greece you need to find and compare exchange rates for International Money Transfers (IMTs).
The available FX rates for sending money abroad can be very different to the mid-market (wholesale) rate which you see reported online and in the News.
You should especially compare your own bank's exchange rates to those available from Money Transfer specialists to see how much you can save - we make that calculation easy in the below table.
Get a better deal for foreign transfers to Greece
When sending money to Greece it’s important to compare your bank’s rates & fees with those we have negotiated with our partner money transfer providers.
To get a better deal you should follow these 4 simple steps :
- Open an account with a BER reviewed FX provider (id docs may be required)
- You specify the local or Euro amount you want to transfer
- Make a local currency domestic transfer for the requested amount to the provider's bank account in your country
- Once your funds are received by the provider the converted EUR amount will be transfered to the recipient account you specify in Greece.
Use the above Send to Euro calculator to compare the exchange rates of FX specialist providers rates versus your bank's standard rates you can hopefully save around 5% and maybe more -
end result is more Euro deposited into the recipient bank account and less margins and fees kept by the banks!