The Azores

What is the official currency used in the Azores?

Answer updated 18 October 2026Independent guide
Short answer

The official currency in the Azores is the euro (€), as in the rest of Portugal. Cards are widely accepted, but some small shops and rural areas may prefer cash. ATMs are available on the main islands, though fewer on smaller ones. Check with your bank for foreign transaction fees.

General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules and amounts change: confirm with official sources.

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