Estonia Money

Currency

Estonian Kroon (EEK; symbol Kr) = 100 senti. Notes are in denominations of Kr500, 100, 50, 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are in denominations of Kr5 and 1, and 50, 20, 10 and 5 senti.

Estonia is aiming to join the Euro in 2010.

Currency Exchange

All major currencies can be exchanged at banks and bureaux de change. The value of the Kroon has been tied to the Euro.

Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs

Credit cards are widely accepted. Most banks will give cash advances on credit cards with a passport. There are ATMs in nearly all towns.

Traveller's Cheques

Traveller's cheques can be changed in banks in most larger towns. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars, Pounds Sterling or Euros.

Banking Hours

Mon-Fri 0900-1600; hours may vary. Although banks are usually closed on Saturdays, bureaux de change are open 0900-1500, and some open on Sundays. The main banks in Estonia are Hansapank, Sampo Pank and SEB Eesti Ühispank.

Exchange Rate Indicators

Date Apr 09
£1.00= Kr17.26
$1.00= Kr11.76
€1.00= Kr15.64
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