Transport Fever 3 Currency Symbol Change Guide

Transport Fever 3 offers an immersive transport simulation experience where managing finances often adds a layer of realism and personal touch. Many players seek to switch the default dollar sign to a currency symbol that feels more familiar or fitting to their own context, enhancing immersion without altering gameplay mechanics.

This management game challenges you to build and maintain vast transport networks, moving passengers and goods efficiently. Since the in-game currency is a generic representation, adjusting its symbol is purely cosmetic but can make the economic feel more authentic for different regions.

How to Change the Currency Symbol in Transport Fever 3

The quickest way to change the currency symbol is by editing a single configuration file named Settings.lua. Using a text editor like Notepad++ ensures easier navigation and editing, though basic Notepad will suffice.

Start by launching Transport Fever 3 and accessing the Settings menu.

Within Settings, navigate to the Advanced tab, then select Open User Data Folder to find the relevant game data.

If you prefer to browse manually, the folder path typically looks like this on your system:

Steam\userdata\[usernumber]\3493540\local

Keep in mind that [usernumber] varies per user and isn’t the same as your Steam profile ID. Identifying the most recently modified folder is usually the best way to locate your files.

Among multiple folders, look for the one with recent timestamps containing game-specific data.

Once inside the local directory, locate the Settings.lua file for editing.

Open Settings.lua with Notepad++ or your preferred text editor for easier handling.

You can scroll directly to around line 138 or use the search feature to find the line starting with moneyPrefix =, which defines the currency symbol used in-game.

This line controls the symbol that appears alongside monetary values throughout the game interface.

To switch the currency, simply replace the existing symbol after moneyPrefix = with your preferred one.

Common choices include:

• € for Euro
• £ for British Pound
• ¥ for Yen

On Windows systems, you can enter these symbols using the following Alt codes:

• Alt + 0128 gives €
• Alt + 0163 gives £
• Alt + 0165 gives ¥

Feel free to use any other symbol your text editor and the game can support for a personalized touch.

After editing, save the Settings.lua file to apply the change.

Relaunch Transport Fever 3, and the new currency symbol will appear in all in-game monetary displays.

Keep in mind, this modification only changes the appearance of your currency symbol.

The game’s economy remains unaffected since the symbol does not correspond to any real currency conversion. This keeps gameplay balanced while allowing for visual customization.

Be aware that future Transport Fever 3 updates might overwrite this settings file, reverting the symbol back to the default dollar sign.

If that happens, simply repeat these steps to reapply your preferred currency symbol.

4. Save the File

Save Settings.lua after changing the symbol.

Start the game again, and now you can see the new symbol wherever the game’s currency appears.

Does This Change the Actual Currency?

No. This is only a visual change.

Transport Fever 3 does not use the symbol as a real-world currency conversion. The game’s money is just a numerical value with a currency symbol displayed in front of it.

Changing $ to €, £, ¥, or another symbol does not change the value of your money or apply any currency conversion.

Will the Change Stay After Game Updates?

A future Transport Fever 3 update may overwrite the modified file because you are changing a file from the game’s default setup.

If the currency symbol goes back to $ after an update, repeat the same steps and change moneyPrefix again.