Only the Czech crown (eská koruna - CZK) may be used in the Czech Republic. With the exception of duty-free stores, the Czech Republic does not take foreign currencies. Some supermarkets, hotels, and other businesses have begun accepting EURO payments, although they are few and far between. Individuals can trade EURCZK using either a forex contract or a contract for difference (CFD) on a specific currency pair, speculating on the price differential.