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Currency question

What currency does the Basque country of France and Spain use? I would automatically assume the euro, but I want to be sure.

Posted by
48 posts

Thanks for the reply. I saw something online about a currency called "Eusko".

Posted by
7569 posts

The Eusko is a valid local currency in the Basque region, but no one would expect a tourist to use it, and no one will turn down euros. Should add, you likely will not even see a Eusko.

Posted by
27155 posts

Golly. This is news to me! I had no clue, and I've spent 12 nights in the Basque Country visiting both sides of the border.

Posted by
20 posts

I did this tour last September and rarely used cash, most places these days accept mobile payments and cash is mostly used for street vendors or small souvenir shops that prefer cash. Counting the tour plus two nights in Paris beforehand and one extra night in Bilbao after I think I spent €150 in cash.