Convert NZD to MOB Exchange Rate
Best Place to Buy Macanese Pataca in New Zealand
Planning a Macau getaway — whether it's trying your luck at world-class casinos, exploring UNESCO-listed Portuguese heritage sites, experiencing unique Macanese cuisine, or combining a Hong Kong trip with a Macau stopover? You'll need Macanese Pataca in your wallet. Travel Money NZ makes it simple — Visit one of our stores across New Zealand to buy Macanese Pataca. With our Price Beat Guarantee, you can be confident you're getting a competitive rate on your Macau currency.
Where to Buy Macanese Pataca Near Me
Looking for Macanese Pataca near you? Travel Money NZ has convenient locations across New Zealand, so it's easy to grab MOP cash before you head to Macau.
How to Get a Great NZD to Macanese Pataca Exchange Rate
Whether you're heading to Macau for casino resorts, discovering Portuguese colonial architecture, sampling legendary egg tarts at Lord Stow's, or exploring the unique blend of Chinese and Portuguese culture in Asia's gaming capital, getting the most from your NZ dollar starts with a strong New Zealand Dollar to Macanese Pataca exchange rate. At Travel Money NZ, we make it simple — with competitive rates, no hidden fees, and convenient exchange locations nationwide to get your Macanese Pataca sorted fast.
Lock In More Macanese Pataca with Our Price Beat Guarantee
Found a better published cash NZD to MOP rate in New Zealand? Show us, and we'll beat it — that's our Price Beat Guarantee. Available on in-store cash purchases, it's the easiest way to maximise your Macanese Pataca before you fly. Whether you're gaming at the Venetian, dining at Senado Square, or shopping for Portuguese souvenirs, more MOP in your wallet means more Macau currency for your adventure.
Price Beat Guarantee applies to in-store Macanese Pataca cash purchases only. Terms and conditions apply.
Cash rate
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Card rate
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Code
MOP
Symbol
P
Coins
10, 20, 50 avos, MOP$1, MOP$2, MOP$5, MOP$10
Banknotes
MOP$10, MOP$20, MOP$50, MOP$100, MOP$500, MOP$1,000
Convert Macanese Pataca to NZD – Exchange After Your Trip
Back from Macau with Macanese Pataca still in your wallet? Travel Money NZ makes it simple to convert Macanese Pataca to NZD at competitive rates. Whether you've got leftover currency from your casino adventure, unused pataca from exploring Macau's heritage sites, or remaining cash from your trip, visit any of our stores across New Zealand for quick and reliable Macanese Pataca to NZ Dollar conversion. It's the easy way to turn your Macau currency back into Kiwi dollars.
Buy Back Bonus
If you purchased your Macanese Pataca from Travel Money NZ before your trip, you could qualify for our Buy Back Bonus — giving you a better Macanese Pataca to NZD exchange rate when you sell back your leftover currency. Just bring your original receipt, and we'll make sure you get extra value for your remaining Macanese Pataca.
Buy Back Bonus applies to in-store cash purchases only. Terms and conditions apply.
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How to save money while in Macau
Here are some simple ways to make the most of your MOP!
- Visit during the shoulder season (March to May or September to November) for better deals on accommodation and attractions.
- Savour local street food like pork chop buns and almond cookies for authentic flavours without the high price tag.
- Use public buses to get around efficiently and affordably.
All about Macanese currency
A quick guide to money in Macau
The Macanese Pataca (MOP) is the official currency of Macau, a unique destination blending Portuguese heritage with Chinese traditions - MOP was actually introduced in 1906 to replace the Portuguese Real, and now in modern times it's pegged to the Hong Kong Dollar!
Macanese notes and coins
Similar to dollars and cents, pataca can be divided by 100 into avos (and no, not the smashed on toast kind).
You’ll most likely find coins worth 10, 20 and 50 avos, then moving through 1, 2, 5 and 10 patacas.
The Macanese banknotes sit at 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1,000 patacas each.
Fun facts about Macau cash
- Banknotes have been printed in both Portuguese and Chinese thanks to Macau’s unique history.
- A note worth 1,000 patacas was introduced on 8 August 1988 to celebrate China’s lucky number of – you guessed it – 8, which in its native tongue sounds close to “getting rich”. How appropriate is that?
Travel Money Trivia - Macau edition
- Unfortunately, you won’t get far if you don’t have any pataca with you. The local currency runs incredibly similarly to the Hong Kong dollar, so much so that locals will often accept either (except for the HKD $10 coin).
- If you’re lucky, some places in Macau may also accept the Chinese yuan.
- Something very satisfying to know, all MOP banknotes are the exact same size as the equivalent banknotes in Hong Kong dollars.
Good to know
- Best spend it all! There are no restrictions on bringing currency in or out of Macau, although you might find it tough to part ways with your pataca back home. Not just because it’s a souvenir of your best trip ever, but because it’s rarely traded back for NZD. So you might be better off spending all your pataca while you’re there.
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