Currency

Portugal was one of 11 EU countries that adopted the euro in 2002, thus its official currency is the euro (€), which is divided into 100 euro cents. There are numerous banks, bureaux de change and ATMs available in main cities and tourist destinations. Foreign currency can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and automatic currency exchange machines. Banking hours are generally 09:00 to 15:00 Mondays to Fridays. Major credit cards are widely accepted, although many shops and supermarkets will demand ID when one buys with a credit card. Bargaining is not customary in Lisbon, except for in the renowned Feira da Ladra flea market, and may be considered rude.