MONEY
Euro currency should only be used in the Republic and sterling currency in
Northern Ireland.
The currency of the Republic of Ireland is euro (€). Euro notes are in seven denominations: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 euro. There is 100 cent to the euro and coins are in eight denominations: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cent, and 1 and 2 euro.
As Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom, the pound sterling (Sterling £) is in use and denominations are similar to that of the euro.
BANKING HOURS
Most banks in Ireland are open from Monday to Friday from 10.00 a.m. to 12.30
p.m. and from 1.30 p.m. to 3.00 p.m. Of these, some branches are open through
lunch. There is extended opening until 5.00 p.m. on one day per week (the choice
varying from place to place).
In Northern Ireland the opening hours are 10.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. Monday to
Friday. In some places, the banks close for lunch 12.30 p.m. to 1.30 p.m.
In the Republic and Northern Ireland, in very small villages, banking services
may be provided only on two or three days per week. Therefore, it is advisable
that you make arrangements to get cash in the bigger centres. Cash dispensers
have become more widely available in recent years and post offices can also
provide limited cash services.
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