Currency is the Cape Verdean escudo (DVC).

1 euro = 110CVE.
It can only be changed in Cape Verde.

There is an exchange office open 24 hours at the international airport in Sal.

There are Banks in every island (but almost exclusively in major cities) open from Monday to Friday from 9 to 15 and some cash dispensers accepting Visa in Praia and Mindelo. Being quite expensive life and being even restricted the use of bank cards, it is better to take enough money. Otherwise, traveller’s checks. Preferably withdraw large sums, cause’ some banks apply commissions based on the number of checks.