The currency is the Slovak crown „slovenská koruna“ (Sk or SKK). 1 SKK = 100 “halier”. Notes come in denominations of 5000, 1000, 500, 200, 100, 50 and 20 Sk. Coins come in denominations of 10, 5, 2 and 1 Sk, and 50 halier.

Foreign currency (including travellers cheques) can be exchanged at exchange offices, main hotels, all banks, and border crossings, as well as major travel agencies. Check the daily exchange rates on the website of the National Bank of Slovakia www.nbs.sk.

Currency restrictions

The import and export of local and foreign currency is permitted. When exporting, importing or transiting money or other financial resources through the territory of the EU, amounts above the equivalent of 15 000 EUR must be declared on an official form (Annex 1 of Act 199/2004 of Law Code) at the corresponding customs office. Since June 15, 2007 the amount will be lowered to 10 000 EUR. Amounts in other currencies follow exchange rates given by the National Bank of Slovakia for the particular day.

Financial resources sent by mail to or from a third country (outside EU) in the amount exceeding 1 000 EUR should also be declared.