The legal tender unit of Macao is the Macao pataca. There are six denominations of paper money: 10 yuan, 20 yuan, 50 yuan, 100 yuan, 500 yuan, 1000 yuan. There are six kinds of coins: 1 yuan, 2 yuan, 5 yuan, 1 yuan, 2 yuan and 5 yuan.
If you want to change money in Macau, banks, hotels or banks all provide foreign currency exchange services. These locations are moderate and very convenient. In addition, Macau International Airport and Lisboa Hotel provide 24-hour foreign currency exchange service. Local or foreign currency can only enter and leave the country, and the number is not limited. In addition, some shops in Macao can also use credit cards.
Tip: Choose a more suitable currency.
Macao must use Macao currency, but it cannot be used outside Macao. The pataca is the second currency in circulation. In recent years, RMB has been widely used in Macao. When buying things in Macao, RMB, Hong Kong dollars and Macao dollars are generally used, but from the exchange rate point of view, RMB is the least cost-effective. Although the Macao currency is more cost-effective, it is difficult to know how much to change, and it is more troublesome to change the Macao currency into other currencies. If you don't buy too many things, you can take notes directly in Hong Kong dollars. Shopkeepers will also change Hong Kong dollars, and the exchange rate between Hong Kong dollars and Macao dollars is not much different.
Macao Monetary Exchange
UnionPay cards are also widely accepted in Macau. You can use credit cards in many places. You can see if there is a sign of UnionPay in the store, or ask the clerk. UnionPay cards can also withdraw MOP directly from ATM machines, but according to the regulations of different card issuers, a certain handling fee may be charged. Most hotels, shopping malls and restaurants in Macau accept credit cards, including some restaurants in RuadoCunha. However, there are still many snack bars and private shops. You can't swipe your card You need to prepare the right amount of cash.