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Money Exchange for Greece -Services - Money
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Currency information:
Euro (EUR; symbol €) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of €500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of €2, 1 and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.
Credit cards:
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa and other major credit cards are widely accepted (although less so in petrol stations).
ATM:
ATM’s are widely available in all cities and towns, on the mainland and the islands. They are generally reliable.
Travellers cheques:
All major currencies are widely accepted and can be exchanged easily at banks. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in Euros, Pounds Sterling or US Dollars.
Banking hours:
Mon-Thurs 0800-1430, Fri 0800-1400. Banks on the larger islands tend to stay open in the afternoon and some during the evening to offer currency exchange facilities during the tourist season.
Currency restriction:
There are no restrictions on the import or export of local or foreign currency. However, amounts exceeding €10,000 or equivalent must be declared if travelling from or to a country outside the European Union.
Currency exchange:
Foreign currency can be exchanged at all banks, savings banks and bureaux de change. Exchange rates can fluctuate from one bank to another.
Best Foreign Exchange Rates - Greece & the Euro
For large money transfers to Greece in euros, you should conduct your exchange transactions through a specialist broker to attain the very best foreign exchange rates into euros. For smaller transactions (less than €1,000 in total) use an online money transfer provider.
Euros - The Greek Currency
The euro is the official currency of Greece which was adopted in 2002.
Greece Travel Exchange - euro
In Greece, local banks exchange euros over the counter during normal business hours from Monday to Friday. At other times euros can be exchanged at airports, ferry terminals and post offices.
Visa, MasterCard and American Express cards are widely accepted in Greece and ATM's are widespread with many equipped with the Cirrus or Maestro system.
Euro - Currency Restrictions - Greece
There are no restrictions on the import or export of the euro in Greece. However, amounts exceeding €10,000 or equivalent must be declared if travelling from or to Greece from outside the EU.
