Exchanging euro coins for euro notes and coins
At the National Bank's counters (bd de Berlaimont 3, 1000 Brussels) you can exchange your euro coins free of charge for banknotes and coins. The conditions are set out below.
Standard exchange
| Volume | 1 x per calendar month max. 5 kg |
| Charges | Free |
| Payment | In cash (transfer is not possible) Immediately at the counter |
| N.B. | The coins must be presented loose (not packaged). You do not need to sort the coins. Special rules apply to damaged coins. |
Exchange subject to charges
| Volume | More than 5 kg or more than once a month |
| Charges | 2% of the transaction |
| Payment | At the counter after 10 working days. In cash (transfer is not possible) |
| N.B. | Maximum 10 kg per bag Some institutions are exempt from the charges. See conditions below.
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Exemption from charges
| Who? | Institutions entitled to receive tax deductible donations |
| How to apply |
Apply in advance to the Central Cash Office (for details, see below). |