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What is Brazil's Currency?

Currency:

Real

Central Bank:

Central Bank of Brazil

Currency symbol:

R$

Currency sub unit:

₢ (Centavo)

Nicknames:

Real

Bank notes:

R$5, R$10, R$20, R$50, R$100

Coins:

5₢, 10₢, 25₢, 50₢, R$1




The Brazilian real is the official currency of Brazil and is abbreviated as BRL. One ‘real’ is made up of 100 centavos. The Brazilian real used today was introduced back in 1994; when introduced it was pegged against the US dollar at an exchange rate of 1:1. It uses a dollar-like symbol with the exception being that it has two vertical lines instead of one.



A bit of a difficult one to pronounce, it is actually pronounced "hey-al". The plural of the real is reais and is pronounced "hey-ice".



The most commonly used denominations are: R$2, R$5, R$10, R$20, R$50, R$100.



What to spend your real on:

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    3 course meal for 2

    120 reais *

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    Tourist t-shirt

    30 reais *

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    1.5l Bottle of water

    3 reais

  • *

    Postcard and a stamp

    5 reais *

  • *

    One-way Ticket on Local Transport

    3.80 reais *

How many reais will I need?

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Total spending money needed:

  • *A budget
  • *for people for
  • * nights


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Must-See Places in Brazil

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  • Foz do Iguaca
  • You can't get to the Iguazu Falls, one of the world's most famous waterfalls on the border of Brazil and Argentina, without going through epic Foz do Iguaca.
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  • Recife
  • It's the same old story in Recife: stunning beaches, historic sites and lots and lots of green. Known as the "Venice of Brazil," this city is on many tourists' hit list.
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  • Parati
  • This beautiful former Portuguese colony sits on the Bay of Ilha Grande. Expect a paradise of lush tropical forests and emerald seas, butted up against mountains rising out from the coastline.

Buying Brazilian real online is easy

Order Brazilian real online, lock in the rate and collect at your local store or at the airport before you fly!

  • 1. Click the ‘Buy Real Now’ button below
  • And tell us how much you need for your trip in Cash or Travel Card.

  • 2. Choose where to get it
  • Collect at more than 3,600 pick up locations.

  • 3. Pay online
  • You can pay online using either PayID, BPAY, Visa or MasterCard®

Discover Where to Buy BRL in your City

You can buy BRL online or in-store at any of our branches around Australia.

Check our full list of branches, or click the links below to find stores around major cities and lock in buying BRL at a great rate today.



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Prefer to Buy in Store?

If buying online is not your thing, visit your nearest Travelex store around and one of our friendly sales consultants will help you organise your real for your trip to Brazil.

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* Rates are subject to change throughout the day. In-store rates vary compared to online.

** The figures provided are indicative only and are there to provide an idea of the amount of travel money you may need during your trip.

*** Business days. Some stores open 7 days. The next available date will be displayed when ordering.

^^Based on mid-market and Travelex Online AUD to FX exchange rates as of the date of the relevant social media post and/or email communication. Rates are subject to change throughout the day. Any rates and savings are quoted as a guide only.

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