Czechia uses the koruna in an EU payments environment, combining domestic bank transfers with card acceptance. Instant account payments add a local option alongside merchant acquiring and digital wallets. GDP per capita was about US$35,900 in 2025 across 10.9 million residents.
Cash in Czechia
Contactless payment cards and transfers completed in real time are expanding Czech shoppers' alternatives to koruna cash. Notes serve small merchants; businesses taking euros in tourist areas may return change in local currency.
Payment Methods
Estimated Monthly Usage, Aurato Research, October 2026
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