Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom, and therefore uses the British ‪pound sterling‬ (£), while the Republic of Ireland’s official currency is the Euro (€). This means that the British pound cannot be used in the Republic, in the same manner, that the euro is not accepted in the North.

The official currency in the Republic of Ireland is Euro while the official currency in Northern Ireland is Pound Sterling.

When travelling in Ireland the currency situation can initially seem confusing but all you need to remember is that Northern Ireland uses Pounds Sterling and in the Republic of Ireland the currency is the Euro. Many places will accept debit cards and credit cards as a safe and easy way to pay.

In Ireland, there are two currencies you'll need depending on where you travel. The euro is used in the Republic of Ireland. One euro consists of 100 cent. Notes are €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200 and €500. Coins are 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, €1 and €2. In Northern Ireland, pound sterling is the official currency.

While the Republic of Ireland transitioned to its national currency, the punt (later replaced by the euro), Northern Ireland retained the pound sterling.