Euro Sign (€) Copy & Paste | How to Type € (Windows, Mac, iPhone)

Need to copy the euro sign (€) quickly, or work out how to type it on your keyboard, phone, or in HTML?

This page gives you every reliable method — from instant copy-paste to keyboard shortcuts, Unicode, and technical encoding — in one clear place.

Illustration of a keyboard showing how to type the euro (€) symbol using Ctrl + Alt + 4. Includes step-by-step visual guidance with arrows.

Click to Copy the Euro Sign (€)

Copy the euro sign above and paste it anywhere you need it:

  • Documents
  • Emails
  • Websites
  • Messages
  • Spreadsheets

If you’re unsure how to type €, copy-paste is the fastest option.

€ Copy & Paste Euro Symbols

You may also need the euro displayed in different formats. Click to copy any of the examples below:

  •  – Standard euro symbol
  • EUR – Official currency code
  • €€€ – Emphasis or placeholders
  • €1,000 – Example with thousands separator

Tip: “€” is the official currency symbol for the euro, used across the EU and international finance.

Euro Symbol Unicode

FormatValueNotes
UnicodeU+20ACOfficial euro code point
HTML Entity€Common in websites
Decimal Code€HTML decimal reference
Hex Code€HTML hexadecimal reference
UTF-8E2 82 ACByte encoding for euro

Euro Symbol in Text & Design

Use € in:

  • Websites and mobile apps
  • Invoices and pricing tables
  • Currency formatting (e.g. €99.99)
  • Excel spreadsheets
  • Google Docs / Sheets

For font compatibility, use standard fonts like Arial, Roboto, Helvetica, or Times New Roman to ensure € displays correctly across systems.

How to Insert Euro Symbol on Any Platform

PlatformMethod
WindowsAlt + 0128
Mac (UK)Option + Shift + 2
UK KeyboardAltGr + 4 or Ctrl + Alt + 4
HTML€ or €
Unicode EntryU+20AC

Use copy-paste if you’re unsure:

 – copy it and drop it wherever you need.

Euro vs EUR: What’s the Difference?

  •  = The symbol (used visually)
  • EUR = The official currency code (used in banking, programming, and spreadsheets)

Use € in pricing (e.g. €50), and EUR when writing formal codes (e.g. “Amount: 50 EUR”).

Beyond typing or copying the euro symbol (€), many people also need to use euros in real payments, pricing, and transfers.

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FAQ

Can I just copy the euro symbol?

Yes. Here’s one: € Paste it anywhere: documents, websites, messages.

What is the Unicode for the euro sign?

The Unicode for € is U+20AC.

What is the HTML code for the euro sign?

Use €, €, or €.

Why doesn’t the euro symbol show up?

Try switching fonts or check encoding (use UTF-8). Not all fonts support €.

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