In Amsterdam, as well as in all the Netherlands and many other countries of European Community the accepted currency is Euro (EUR, ?), no other currencies are commonly accepted, so you will have to change your dollars, sterling, yens, etc to Euros.

No, you cannot use English money (Pounds Sterling, £) in Amsterdam in 2026. The official currency of the Netherlands is the Euro (€). While Amsterdam is a major international hub, shops, restaurants, and public transit will not accept physical GBP notes. In fact, many modern Dutch establishments are now "Cash-Free" and will only accept debit or credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, etc.) or mobile payments like Apple Pay. If you arrive with physical pounds, you will need to visit a currency exchange office (like GWK Travelex) to convert them to euros, though you will likely receive a poor exchange rate. The most efficient way to pay in 2026 is using a travel-friendly debit card (like Monzo, Starling, or Revolut) that allows you to tap-and-pay in euros at the current mid-market exchange rate without any foreign transaction fees.