<h2><strong>What is the local currency in the Netherlands?</strong></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The currency of the Netherlands is the Euro (EUR.) One Euro is 0.89 GBP (as of September 7 2020).</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <h2><strong>Do I tip whilst in the Netherlands?</strong></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In the Netherlands, tipping is accepted and appreciated for exceptional service, despite there being no written requirement. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you’re in a bar in the Netherlands, you are not required to give an additional tip. Similarly, you are also not required to tip taxi drivers, however, rounding up to the nearest Euro will suffice. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">View our </span><a rel="noopener" href="/travel-money/what-you-need-to-know-about-tipping-on-holiday/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">tipping guide</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for more advice on tipping abroad.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <h2><strong>Using cash in the Netherlands</strong></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When travelling, our experts would recommend always bringing a small amount of cash with you on every trip, for initial taxi transfers or hotel deposits etc. The rest of your travel money should be put onto a </span><a rel="noopener" href="/currency-cards/caxton-currency-account/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Caxton multi-currency card</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, for safe and secure spending.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Cash is no longer king in the Netherlands (even more so after COVID-19,) and almost all establishments accept credit/debit cards.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Most international banks and money outlets now charge a fee for using ATM machines, as do most card providers. Taking a travel prepaid card and a credit card is recommended as Caxton does not charge for international ATM use regardless of sum or number of times, (but check with your card provider about charges.)</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We would recommend still bringing your bank card on your trip as a backup option. However, if you decide to take your bank card, we recommend telling your bank before you go so the transaction isn’t identified as fraudulent, but be prepared for fees and high exchange rates.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">All major cards are accepted widely in the Netherlands at key tourist hubs.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 234.66666666666666px;" src="https://media.caxtonfx.com/img/1100437/amsterdam-eating-out-travel-money.jpg?width=500&height=234.66666666666666" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/5536f45b5c2a438bbdeb074ffb70dd77" /></p> <h2><strong>The price of eating and drinking in the Netherlands</strong></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As a rough guideline, we’ve put together a list of the costs of spending an average day in the Netherlands:</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Domestic beer = €4.50</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">One-way ticket on local transport = €3.20</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Meal, inexpensive restaurant = €15.00</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bottle of wine (mid-range) = €5.99</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Bottle of water = €1.96 </span></p> <p> </p> <h2><strong>What happens if I have my wallet stolen whilst in the Netherlands?</strong></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Netherlands is known to be a safe country with friendly and helpful people, but this shouldn’t stop you from being smart whilst you travel. If the majority of your cash is on a </span><a rel="noopener" href="/currency-cards/caxton-currency-account/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">prepaid card</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, this will be automatically protected. However, in case the worse happens, here are the list of major debit/credit card ‘lost and stolen’ numbers:</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">HSBC/First Direct - +44 1442 422929</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Natwest - +44 1268 500 813</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lloyds - +44 1702 278270</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Barclays - +442476842099</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Santander - +44 1908 237 963</span></p> <p> </p> <h2><strong>The cost of tourist attractions in the Netherlands</strong></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Some examples of The Netherland's most popular tourist attractions are:</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Van Gogh museum: </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is a museum dedicated to celebrating and exhibiting the works of Vincent Van Gogh and his contemporaries, in Amsterdam central square. Adult tickets are 19 euros, students can get in for 10 euros, and anyone under 18 can go in for free.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Rijksmuseum: </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Rijksmuseum is a Dutch national museum that explores arts and history in Amsterdam. It’s located in museum square. Adult tickets are 19 euros and anyone under 18 can go in for free.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Vondelpark: </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Vondelpark is a public urban park of 47 hectares in central Amsterdam. It is free to get i</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <h2><strong>What can I do with spare currency in the Netherlands?</strong></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Whilst in The Netherlands, you may as well spend any remaining Euro, if only small amount, on some traditional Dutch souvenirs, such as:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Customized clogs </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dutch licorice </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Stroopwafels </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Pelgrim beer</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <h2><strong>History of the Euro</strong></h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Euro came into existence on 1 January 1999 - though it had been a goal of the European Union since the 1960s. Notes and coins didn’t begin circulation until 2002. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today the euro is the sole currency of 19 EU member states, with the original dozen being joined by: Cyprus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Slovakia and Slovenia. These countries constitute the "eurozone".</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The rise of the Euro in its short lifespan is remarkable with it now being the second-largest reserve currency as well as the second-most traded currency in the world after the United States dollar.</span></li> </ul>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Alternatively, if </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">you’re not a big fan of clogs</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">, you can use Caxton’s </span><a rel="noopener" href="/currency-cards/buy-back-guarantee/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">buy back guarantee</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> to get rid of any unused Euro. By doing this you ensure that if the exchange rate moves against you, you won't lose out. </span></p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 125px;" src="https://mediaumbraco.blob.core.windows.net/img/1099355/caxtoncard-promo-banner-03.png?width=500&height=125" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/6df25084aa984b97abc05767425af66b" /></p>