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Money, cards and tipping in Czech Republic

Capital: PragueCzech, SlovakUpdated October 2026

CZKKoruna

Money in Czech Republic

Cards almost everywhere Cards and contactless almost everywhere, including pubs. Some shops take euros at poor rates; pay in koruna. Cash helps in small rural pubs. US$1 ≈ Kč21.72 (03 Oct 2026).

Key facts

Tipping: Round up or add about 10% in restaurants; tell the server the total you want to pay.
ATMs: Use bank ATMs (ČSOB, Komerční banka, Česká spořitelna); avoid Euronet and always decline conversion.
Paying by phone: Apple Pay and Google Pay are widely accepted; many Prague trams have contactless ticket machines on board.
Price level: about 59% of US prices (World Bank PPP).

Cash or card, by place

Place	Cards	Notes
Prague	Cards almost everywhere	Cards and contactless almost everywhere, including pubs; cash for small kiosks and public toilets. Pay in koruna, not euros.
Český Krumlov	Cards almost everywhere	Cards are widely accepted, but small guesthouses, market stalls and canoe rentals may take cash only. Pay in koruna.
Karlovy Vary	Cards almost everywhere	Cards work in hotels, restaurants and shops; keep koruna for kiosks, spring cups and small cafés.
Brno	Cards almost everywhere	Cards and contactless almost everywhere; keep a bit of koruna for markets and small pubs.

Quick answers

Do you tip in Czech Republic?

Round up or add about 10% in restaurants; tell the server the total you want to pay.

Is Czech Republic cashless?

Cards almost everywhere. Cards and contactless almost everywhere, including pubs. Some shops take euros at poor rates; pay in koruna. Cash helps in small rural pubs.

What currency does Czech Republic use?

The Koruna (CZK). US$1 ≈ Kč21.72 (03 Oct 2026).

Sources

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