Travelling to Dublin? Here’s what you need to know about exchanging money, avoiding hidden costs, and how dogpaycan help you manage your finances more smoothly.
Key Things to Know
- Dublin uses the Euro (EUR / €) as its currency.
- Be cautious of exchange offices claiming “0% commission” — they may offer very unfavourable exchange rates behind the scenes.
- The best value often comes from using bank ATMs rather than dedicated currency-exchange kiosks, especially those in airports or hotels where rates tend to be worse.
- Always choose to be charged in euros (EUR) when using ATMs or card payments, and decline any option to convert into your home currency (this is called “dynamic currency conversion” and normally means worse rate).
How dogpay Helps
- If you hold USD, GBP, or another currency and will spend in euros in Dublin, you can use dogpay to convert or transfer funds ahead of time, so you arrive with part of your budget ready in euros — reducing need for poor-rate last-minute exchanges.
- For smaller or unexpected payments (local transport, services, deposits) dogpay gives a flexible alternative to repeatedly withdrawing cash at poor rates.
- If you handle multiple currencies, dogpay gives you more control over when and how much you convert, helping reduce losses from last-minute or multiple conversions.
Quick Takeaways
- Use bank-affiliated ATMs or trusted services in Dublin city centre, not airport/hotel kiosks if possible.
- Always withdraw or pay in EUR, avoid letting machines convert into your home currency.
- Make dogpay part of your financial travel plan: convert ahead, reduce hidden fees, have a flexible payment tool.
