Getting your Romanian Leu is quick and straightforward. Visit your nearest Travel Cashier store with your GBP and our currency specialists will have your RON ready within minutes, no appointment necessary. Prefer to plan ahead? Our Click and Collect service lets you check the live GBP to RON rate on our website, place your order online and collect from your nearest store at a time that suits you. No queues, no hidden fees and no last minute stress.
Buying your Romanian Leu in advance is always the smarter choice. Airport bureaux de change and hotel exchange desks regularly offer rates significantly worse than specialist providers, while using your UK card at Romanian ATMs means facing foreign transaction fees and poor conversion rates set by your bank. Having RON ready from the moment you land means you can pay for transport, food and activities straight away without any hassle. Despite being an EU member state, Romania has not adopted the Euro and the Leu remains the only accepted currency for all transactions throughout the country. Cash is widely used across Romania, particularly for local markets, smaller restaurants, rural areas, public transport and tipping, making Romanian Leu an essential part of your travel preparation.
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The Romanian Leu (currency code: RON, symbol: lei) is the official currency of Romania. Despite Romania being a member of the European Union, it has not yet adopted the Euro and continues to use the Leu for all transactions throughout the country. The Leu is a floating currency, meaning its value is determined by global market forces and moves in response to economic data, inflation figures, interest rate decisions and broader market sentiment. Banknotes are issued in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 50, 100, 200 and 500 RON, with coins available in 1, 5, 10 and 50 bani. For most everyday spending, 50 and 100 RON notes are the most practical and widely used throughout the country.
Yes, cash is widely used in Romania, particularly in local markets, small shops, and rural areas, although card and digital payments are becoming more common in major cities.
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Reserve your Romanian Leu online and collect from your nearest store at a time that suits you.
Our friendly currency specialists are on hand to help with amounts, denominations and any travel currency questions you may have.
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Do not leave your Romanian Leu to the last minute and risk paying over the odds at the airport. Visit your nearest Travel Cashier store or use our Click and Collect service to get your RON sorted before you fly. Thousands of UK travellers trust Travel Cashier for competitive rates, zero commission and complete transparency every single time.
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