Money
- Currency. The Euro is the official Portuguese currency since January 2002.
- VAT and Taxes. If you live outside the European Union, you are entitled to a VAT refund on your purchases. …
- Debit and Credit Card. Card payments are accepted in most establishments.
Are credit cards widely accepted in Madeira?
The currency unit for Madeira has been the EURO (€) since 2002. The import and export of foreign currency is unrestricted.. Credit cards and debit cards are accepted as means of payment almost everywhere. With your debit card, you can withdraw money at ATMs at any time.
How do you get cash in Madeira?
Do they use euros in Madeira?
Madeira's national currency is Euro (EUR), which comes in denominations of 5€, 10€, 20€, 50€, 100€, 200€ and 500€ notes. Coins come in 1, 2,5, 10, 20 and 50 cent and one and two euros denominations. Banks are open from 8:30 am to 15:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Can you drink tap water from Madeira?
ELECTRICITY AND WATERThe electric current in the archipelago is 220 volts. There is plenty of water in Madeira and it is all drinkable and of excellent quality.
Do people in Madeira speak English?
The official language spoken in the Madeira archipelago is Portuguese, but a majority of the local population is proficient in English, especially in the more tourist-heavy spots.