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Money in Macau
Macau uses the pataca, while Hong Kong dollars also circulate widely. Carry some local cash for smaller purchases and check how a merchant will give change before paying in another currency.
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This matters most when your day moves between the historic streets, small shops and larger businesses. The pataca is Macau’s currency, but visitors arriving with Hong Kong dollars can often use them locally. Banks and cash machines provide another option. Keep the amount you exchange proportionate to your stay, since leftover patacas may be inconvenient to change outside Macau.
Useful to know
Check the displayed currency and the change you receive when paying in Hong Kong dollars.
Keep some patacas for small purchases, then avoid accumulating more than you expect to spend.
Check current card acceptance and withdrawal charges with your bank and the merchant.
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