From vibrant Bucharest to the stunning Carpathian Mountains, Romania is a country with plenty to offer.

Wherever you’re planning on going in Romania, make sure you sort your Romanian leu before leaving home. Get a competitive rate when you exchange British pounds for Romanian leu with Asda Travel Money.

Click and Collect your Romanian leu from a store near you

Order your Romanian leu online in minutes with Asda Travel Money. Choose Click & Collect and pick your foreign currency up at one of many selected Asda Travel Money bureau stores. It’s quick, easy and convenient.

Our pound (GBP) to Romanian leu (RON) exchange rate Price Promise

Our Price Promise guarantees that we’ll beat the pound to Romanian leu exchange rate of any other walk-in travel money provider within 5 miles of our Asda Travel Money bureaux. 

For only £2.99, we’ll also offer you a Buy Back Promise. We’ll exchange back any unused Romanian leu to British pounds when you return home (bank notes only) at the original transaction exchange rate up to a maximum value of £250. T&C’s apply.

We can even deliver your Romanian lei directly to your door. Choose next day home delivery for orders placed before 2pm (Monday to Thursday). It’s just £4.99 for orders of £350 and more or FREE for orders over £500.

Remember, you’ll get even better exchange rates with Asda Travel Money if you’re signed up to Asda Rewards.

Should I buy Romanian leu now or wait?

Just like arranging your travel insurance, it’s sensible to exchange British pounds to Romanian leu before you travel.

Organising your foreign currency before you leave home gives you one less thing to think about. You won’t have to spend precious time searching for an exchange bureau in Romania. Instead, you can focus on simply enjoying your trip.

If you exchange pounds for Romanian leu when you’re there, you may get a worse exchange rate. Exchange rates in airports, hotels and around tourist locations are usually poor.

You can often withdraw Romanian leu directly from ATMs in Romania using your British bank cards, and many businesses will accept your cards for cashless payments. However, you may be charged additional fees.

Having Romanian leu cash in your pocket avoids these costs and means you won’t have to worry about whether your cards will be accepted.

What countries use Romanian leu?

Established in 1878, the Romanian leu (plural lei) is the official national currency of Romania and is only used in Romania [1].

Romanian leu coins and banknotes

One Romanian leu is divided into 100 ban (plural bani).

Four coins and eight banknotes are currently used in Romania [2]:

*Prices checked as of October 2024. 

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Can I use Euros in Romania?

Whilst Euros are occasionally accepted at larger hotels, and some other businesses in Romania, you shouldn’t expect them to be. The Romanian leu is the only currency officially used in Romania.

How much cash can I take from the UK to Romania?

Amounts over 10,000 Euros (around £8,600) must be declared at Romanian customs [8]. You must also declare at UK customs if you’re taking more than £10,000 of cash out of the UK [9].

What is the best currency to use in Romania?

The Romanian leu is the official national currency of Romania. Always try to pay in leu to avoid being charged additional fees and a less competitive exchange rate.

If you’re planning another trip soon, Asda Travel Money can help arrange your currency for that too, whether Australian Dollars, Euros, Turkish Lira or Malaysian Ringgit. Check out all the currencies we offer, here.

[1] investopedia.com

[2] bnr.ro

[3] [4] [5] [6] [7] numbeo.com

[8] [9] gov.uk