Three-letter currency codes are safer than symbols because symbols such as $, £ and ¥ can refer to different currencies.
Common travel currencies
- EUR — Euro
- USD — US dollar
- GBP — Pound sterling
- CHF — Swiss franc
- JPY — Japanese yen
- CNY — Chinese yuan
- KRW — South Korean won
- THB — Thai baht
- AED — UAE dirham
- CAD — Canadian dollar
- AUD — Australian dollar
- NZD — New Zealand dollar
- TRY — Turkish lira
- SEK, NOK and DKK — Scandinavian currencies
- PLN, CZK and HUF — Poland, Czechia and Hungary
Why the code matters
Dollar, peso, krona and dinar are used in multiple countries. Always confirm the ISO code before converting or recording an expense.
⚠ Note: Market, bank and cash-exchange rates may differ.
Related guides:
- European countries: currencies and languages
- Travel currency conversion guide
- Card or cash abroad?
