Zloty (PLN) = 100 groszy. Notes are in denominations of PLN200, 100, 50, 20 and 10. The new coins are in denominations of PLN5, 2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 groszy.

Foreign currency can be exchanged at all border crossing points, hotels and bureaux de change, some of which are open 24 hours.

American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted in larger establishments. Cash can be obtained from Visa credit cards at banks.

Readily exchanged. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in Pounds Sterling.

The import of local currency is allowed up to the equivalent of €10,000. The import of foreign currencies exceeding €10,000 or its equivalent in freely convertible currency must be declared.
Residents and non-residents are allowed to export local currency up to the equivalent of €10,000. Residents are allowed to export foreign currencies up to the equivalent of €10,000. Higher amounts can be exported with permission of the Bank of Poland only. The export of foreign currencies exceeding €10,000 or its equivalent in freely convertible currency by non-residents must be declared. Gold and platinum, metal and articles of gold, platinum or metal are subject to special regulations.

Mon-Fri 0900-1600, Sat 0900-1300 in main cities. In smaller towns, banking hours are more limited.