Paying Your Way in Romania: A Traveller's Guide to Lei, Cards and Cash
Everything you need to know about using money in Romania, from the leu and card acceptance to tipping and getting cash.
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Romania's official currency is the leu (plural: lei), abbreviated RON. One leu is divided into 100 bani. Notes come in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 50, 100, 200 and 500 lei, while coins are used for smaller amounts and bani. You will see prices written as, for example, "25 lei" or "25 RON". The leu has been stable for years, but exchange rates vary, so it is wise to check a reliable source before you travel.
