The currency is Leu (plural Lei). It comes in the following denominations banknotes: 1 leu, 5 lei, 10 lei, 50 lei, 100 lei and 500 lei. Each leu is divided into 100 bani, available as coins of 1, 2, 5, 10 and 50. Money may be exchanged at banks, international airports, hotels or authorised exchange offices. Do not, under any circumstances, exchange money on the streets; there is a 100 cent chance they will cheat you. Keep receipts in case you'll need to reexchange some amounts upon departure.

ATMs are available at large banks, airports and shopping centres in cities. American Express, MasterCard and Visa are accepted in the main cities, in hotels, restaurants and shops. Nevertheless check with the restaurants if they accept your credit card, before you order. Travellers cheques, preferably in Euros, can be cashed in large banks, some hotels and certain exchange offices in Bucharest but commission is high. It is recommended to travel with some Euros in cash in case of difficulty using credit cards or travellers cheques. US Dollars are also accepted fairly widely.

Romania is an incredibly safe country for the visitor or resident that employs common sense. When visiting Bucharest, you should take normal precautions to keep your valuables safe and should be aware of pickpockets and scam artists in major cities. Do not leave valuables unattended in your hotel room. Most hotels will have deposit boxes.