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Czech koruna — Czechia and Prague currency

The Czech Koruna (CZK, Kč) — also called the Czech crown — is the currency of Czechia, including Prague. Convert pounds and euros with an indicative rate, then see cash, card, ATM and buying-koruna notes — Wayfare does not sell koruna.

1 GBP = 29.20 CZK1 CZK = 0.0342 GBP· Demo data
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Demo data
Kč 2,920.00
Sample rate1 GBP = 29.20 CZK

Indicative sample rates for demonstration — not live market data.

Quick conversions

Pounds to czech koruna

Tap an amount to fill the converter.

Exchange rate

GBP to CZK

Indicative rates for travel planning — not dealing quotes.

Demo data

GBP → CZK

1 GBP

29.20 CZK

1 CZK

0.0342 GBP

EUR/CZK1 EUR = 25.0816 CZK
USD/CZK1 USD = 21.6136 CZK

Indicative sample rates for demonstration — not live market data.

Plan

Travel budget calculator

A simple estimate of trip spend in pounds and czech koruna. Not an official recommended budget — the travel money planner is the full trip-planning product.

Demo data

Total GBP

£1,400.00

Estimated CZK

Kč 40,880.00

Estimate only — using demo data. Actual rates and fees can vary by provider, so the amount you actually spend can differ. For a cash versus card split, open the travel money planner.

Travel money

Travel money in Prague and Czechia

Practical choices for cash, cards, ATMs and exchange when you're using czech koruna.

Cash

Carry some koruna for markets, tips, smaller pubs and the odd machine that prefers notes. Prague is fairly card-friendly in the centre, so you rarely need a large cash float. Keep an emergency amount separate from daily spending.

Cards

Hotels, restaurants and many Prague shops take contactless and chip-and-PIN. Check your card’s foreign-transaction fees. Away from the centre, have Kč ready rather than assuming a terminal will work. Sketch a trip total on the travel money planner if you want a cash-versus-card split.

ATMs

Cash machines are common in Prague, at the airport and in towns. Withdraw koruna when you need it. Some operators add a fee on screen — this page does not assume a standard Czech ATM charge. Use the ATM withdrawal calculator if you want a rough cost before you travel.

Buying and exchanging koruna

You can buy Czech koruna in the UK before you fly, or exchange after you land. Banks, bureaux and airport desks set their own rates, fees and stock — Wayfare does not sell notes or list shops near you. Compare how many Kč you would receive for a set pound amount after charges, then use the Travel Money hub for a fuller buying checklist. In Prague, a change office marked “no commission” can still build its margin into the rate — check the koruna you would actually receive.

Dynamic currency conversion

If a Prague ATM or card terminal offers to charge you in pounds rather than koruna, the operator is applying its own conversion (DCC). Choosing CZK usually keeps the clearer total. Compare the on-screen figures before you confirm — neither path is always cheaper.

Fees and denominations

Notes commonly seen are 100, 200, 500, 1,000, 2,000 and 5,000 Kč; coins cover 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 Kč. Providers earn through a rate margin, a fee, or both. This page does not list bank-specific charges. Browse other published currencies in the currency explorer if your trip uses more than koruna.

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Facts

Czech Koruna at a glance

Code, symbol and where CZK is used.

Currency
Czech Koruna
Code
CZK
Symbol
Kč
Used in
Czechia
Decimal places
2

Guide

About the Czech Koruna

Key facts about CZK, how its rate is set and how to read a quote.

What is the Czech Koruna?

The Czech Koruna is the official currency of Czechia (the Czech Republic). English speakers often call it the Czech crown. Its ISO code is CZK and the everyday symbol is Kč, usually written after the amount (for example 200 Kč). One koruna is divided into 100 haléřů, though heller coins are no longer in circulation.

The same notes and coins are legal tender nationwide — Prague, Brno, Český Krumlov and smaller towns alike. Czechia is in the European Union but has not adopted the euro, so day-to-day prices are in koruna.

Prague currency — koruna, not euro

If you are looking up Prague currency, the money in your hand is Czech Koruna. Shops, cafés, trams and hotels price in CZK. A tourist desk may also show a pound or euro figure as a convenience quote; that is not a second official currency.

Cards are common in central Prague. Cash still helps at markets, smaller pubs and some ticket machines. Euro notes are not Czech legal tender — do not assume a euro price is an official rate, and do not count on every vendor taking euros.

How Czech crown exchange rates work

A CZK exchange rate is how many koruna one unit of another currency converts into. A GBP/CZK figure of 29.2 means one pound buys about 29.20 Kč on that quote. EUR/CZK works the same way for euros. The number on a board is not automatically the amount you receive.

Banks, bureaux and cards usually add a margin, a fee, or both. A stronger-looking headline rate can still pay out fewer koruna once those extras are included. Compare the total Kč you would actually get for a round sum such as £100 or £500 — not the advertised rate alone. Wayfare does not rank providers.

Figures in the converter are indicative so you can see the arithmetic. They are not a dealing quote. A bureau or card will use its own number.

Reading GBP/CZK and EUR/CZK

Pairs are written base-first. In GBP/CZK the pound is the base, so the number is how many koruna one pound buys: a sample rate of 29.2 means £1 ≈ 29.20 Kč. EUR/CZK is how many koruna one euro buys.

To convert pounds, multiply by the GBP/CZK rate (£100 × 29.2 = 2,920 Kč on this demo figure). To go back, divide koruna by the same rate. Use the converter on this page — or the dedicated currency converter — to try other amounts. The result is indicative only.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to common questions about the Czech Koruna and converting to it.

What currency is used in Prague?

Prague uses the Czech Koruna (CZK), the same currency as the rest of Czechia. The euro is not the official currency. A euro price on a tourist menu is a convenience quote, not legal tender.

What is the Czech Koruna?

The Czech Koruna — also called the Czech crown — is the official currency of Czechia. Its code is CZK and its everyday symbol is Kč. One koruna is 100 haléřů.

Is the Czech crown the same as the Czech Koruna?

Yes. “Czech crown” is the English translation of koruna, so both names mean the same currency. Locals say koruna; the code is CZK and the everyday abbreviation is Kč.

What does CZK stand for?

CZK is the ISO 4217 code for the Czech Koruna. Banks, cards and converters use it so it is not confused with other koruna or crown currencies.

What is the Czech Koruna symbol?

The usual symbol is Kč, written after the amount (for example 500 Kč). International listings also show CZK.

Is CZK the same as the euro?

No. Czechia is in the European Union but uses the koruna, not the euro, so prices are in CZK. Some tourist spots show a euro figure for convenience or take euros at their own rate — check which currency you are actually being charged in before you pay.

How do I convert GBP to CZK?

Multiply the pound amount by the GBP/CZK rate. The converter on this page shows an indicative result — not what a bureau or card will pay out. Open the full currency converter if you want to try other published pairs.

How do I convert CZK to GBP?

Divide the koruna amount by the GBP/CZK rate, or swap the currencies in the converter on this page. The figure is indicative for planning, not a dealing quote.

Where can I buy Czech Koruna?

Common options are a UK bank or bureau before you travel, or a Prague change office once you arrive. Stock, hours and fees vary by provider. Wayfare does not sell koruna — compare the amount received after charges, and use the Travel Money hub for a buying checklist.

Should I take Czech Koruna cash to Prague?

A modest amount of Kč is useful for markets, tips and smaller vendors. You do not usually need to carry most of a Prague trip in cash. Keep a small emergency amount separate and use a card where terminals work.

Can I use a card in Prague?

In most hotels, restaurants and city shops, yes. Check foreign-transaction fees. Some smaller businesses still prefer cash.

Can I withdraw Czech Koruna from an ATM?

Yes, if your card works abroad. Withdraw CZK, read any fee on screen, and compare a pounds conversion offer carefully before you accept it. Estimate cost first with the ATM withdrawal tool.

Should I choose CZK or GBP at an ATM?

When a machine or terminal offers to charge you in pounds, that is often dynamic currency conversion. Choosing CZK usually keeps the clearer total — compare the on-screen figures before you confirm. Neither option is always cheaper.

How much money do I need for a Prague trip?

There is no single right amount. Start from daily spend × days, then decide a cash share for markets and tips. Use the travel budget sketch on this page, then the travel money planner for a fuller cash-versus-card plan.

Why can the rate I receive differ from Wayfare’s figure?

Wayfare shows an indicative sample or reference rate for planning. A bank, bureau, card or ATM uses its own dealing rate and may add a margin or fee. Always compare the koruna you would actually receive.

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