Currency and Exchange

The currency in Brazil is the REAL (R$). It can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change, travel agencies and authorized hotels. The official exchange rate is published daily in newspapers and on specialized websites. International credit cards are accepted by most companies providing services to tourists.

For more information on exchange rates, visit Brazilian Central Bank’s website.

Brazilian Real banknotes and coins
Real banknotes use different colors and animals to make them easy to identify.
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