How much cash can I bring from UK to Spain?

Declaring cash when you arrive If you're travelling to Spain carrying more than the equivalent of €10,000, you'll have to complete a declaration, and hand it in upon arrival. You can do this at the port or airport you first get to, or find all the forms needed to declare the movement of cash in and out of Spain here.



In 2026, there is no technical "limit" on how much cash you can physically carry from the UK to Spain, but you must follow mandatory declaration rules. If you are carrying €10,000 or more (or the equivalent in GBP, roughly £8,300), you must declare it to UK Customs before departing and to Spanish Customs upon arrival. Failure to declare such amounts can lead to the seizure of the funds and heavy fines. Additionally, Spanish border officials may apply the "£97-a-day rule" for non-EU visitors, meaning they can ask for proof that you have at least €118 per day (or a flat minimum of €1,065 for longer stays) to support yourself. This doesn't have to be in cash; proof of a credit card and a recent bank statement is usually sufficient for 2026 travelers.

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How much cash can you bring into Spain? What are the limits? You can bring up to €10,000 - or the equivalent in another currency - into Spain, without needing to take any specific action. Carry in excess of that, and you have to complete a declaration when you arrive - more on that later.

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Declaring cash you are carrying into or out of the European Union (EU) If you are entering or leaving the EU and carrying cash worth €10,000 or more, you must declare it. Cash can be banknotes and/or coins. Declare your cash with customs in the country where you are entering or leaving the EU.

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You can fly with any amount of cash. No law prohibits you from bringing any amount of money on a flight. Likewise, TSA has no rules that limit how much money you can bring through security. In other words, TSA has no cash limit per person.

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Bringing cash into Europe - if you're bringing more than €10,000 (or the equivalent in another currency) into the European Union, you must declare it to the customs authorities in the country you're entering. You can do this via the EU cash declaration form.

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Therefore, you do not necessarily need to exchange money before traveling to Spain if you plan on using your card for most transactions. Just make sure that your credit card waives international card transaction fees, otherwise, those fees will add on very quickly.

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If you are on a domestic flight in the US, there is no limit to the amount of cash or monetary instruments that you can carry. However, the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) security officers at the passenger screening area may ask a passenger who is carrying a large sum of cash to account for the money.

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It all depends on where you're going and what you plan to do during your trip. As you can see from our travel costs table above, some European cities are cheaper or more expensive than others. As a general rule, though, it's a good idea to budget at least $100 a day for your vacation.

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A government statement published today (18 August 2023) set the minimum expectations on banks to protect services for people and businesses wanting to withdraw or deposit cash. They can expect to withdraw cash without any fees – something that has been set out in law.

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This is so entirely dependent on your own travel preferences that it's tough to estimate but we recommend putting aside roughly €700 to €1700 for spending money for one week in Europe.

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So how much cash can you fly with? You can fly with any amount of cash. No law prohibits you from bringing any amount of money on a flight. Likewise, TSA has no rules that limit how much money you can bring through security.

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