Gran Canaria currency is the Euro. Like all of the Canary Islands if you are planning a holiday to Gran Canaria you need to buy Euros. This wonderful island offers you a warm and sunny holiday destination all year round. Gran Canaria offers something for everyone including lively nightlife in Playa del Ingles, family holidays in Puerto Rico or romantic breaks for couples in Maspalomas or Amadores which is one of Gran Canarias best kept secrets.
The currency in the Canary islands including Gran Canaria is the Euro, which is made up of smaller denominations called Cents. 1 Euro = 100 Cents. Euro notes are available in the following denominations 500 Euros, 200 Euros, 100 Euros, 50 Euros, 20 Euros, 10 Euros and 5 Euro notes. Coins are available in 2 Euro, 1 Euro, 50 Cents, 20 Cents, 10 Cents, 5 Cents, 2 Cents and 1 Cent coin.
Best Euro Exchange rates
To save money and get the best Euro exchange rate you must buy your travel money online before you travel. Visit the Compare Currency travel money table to find out how is offering the best Euro exchange rate. We monitor the exchange rates offered on the high street and online to bring you the best travel money deals available.
If you wait until you are abroad to withdrawal money from ATM machines you will be charged a commission on every withdrawal you make which can work out rather expensive. Likewise buying your currency from the airport will leave you feeling rather short changed as airport bureau de changes offer extremely uncompetitive exchange rates.
Ordering your currency for Gran Canaria online before you travel will help you to get the best exchange rate.
Currency exchange in Gran Canaria
Although we would always recommend buying your travel money before you go on holiday there are times when you will find yourself running low on money and need to withdraw more money to convert into Euros. In Gran Canaria there is an abundance of banks and ATM machines. You will be able to withdrawal Euros from any ATM machine where the VISA or Mastercard is displayed. ATM machines are found in many of the shopping centres dotted around the island. You can use your debit and credit cards any shop, restaurant or hotel where the Visa or Mastercard sign is displayed.
Gran Canaria Bank Opening hours
Monday-Friday 09:00-14:00
Saturday 09:00-13:00 (No Saturday opening from June-October)
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