How to pay for things in Greece?

Debit cards will work in ATMs.
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Pay as you normally do at home.

1. Have some cash with you when you land in Greece for small immediate purchases (tourist things, taxi...), I'd say, 200, 300 euros per person.
2. Pay with credit card for larger purchases (hotel, restaurants, train/boat reservations...).

1. Can I pay with card in Greece?
2. Can I use my Visa debit card in Greece?
3. Do ATMs in Greece charge?
4. Should I bring cash to Greece?
5. How much money should I take to Greece for a week?
6. Should I get euros before going to Greece?
7. How much cash can I take into Greece?
8. Is Greece cashless?
9. Are ATMs free in Greece?
10. How much money can I withdraw from an ATM in Greece?
11. How much does it cost to withdraw money in Greece?

Can I pay with card in Greece?

Credit cards are accepted throughout Greece in the better hotels and at most shops. But even many of the better restaurants in major cities do not accept credit cards, and certainly most restaurants and many smaller hotels in Greece do not. ... Beware of hidden credit card fees while traveling.

Can I use my Visa debit card in Greece?

Will my credit or debit card work in Greece? US, UK and Australian cards will widely work in Greece, as long as they belong to a common card network. Visa, Mastercard, PLUS, Cirrus and American Express are also widely accepted.

Do ATMs in Greece charge?

Greeks and foreigners using credit or debit cards issued abroad to withdraw cash from most Greek bank ATM machines will be charged an extra 2-3 euros. ... Even banks based in EU countries outside the euro area must apply this rule.”

Should I bring cash to Greece?

How much cash should I bring? Travel advice from the Foreign Office says that while banks are closed in Greece, tourists should make sure they take sufficient euros in cash "to cover the duration of your stay, emergencies, unforeseen circumstances and any unexpected delays".

How much money should I take to Greece for a week?

Past travelers have spent, on average, €28 ($34) on meals for one day and €22 ($27) on local transportation. Also, the average hotel price in Greece for a couple is €110 ($134). So, a trip to Greece for two people for one week costs on average €1,545 ($1,879).

Should I get euros before going to Greece?

No you can't spend dollars in Greece. You will need to either use your cards or get hold of some physical Euros when on vacation in Greece.

How much cash can I take into Greece?

There are no limits to how much cash you can bring into Greece, but if it's €10,000 or more (or the equivalent in a foreign currency), you're required to declare it at customs.

Is Greece cashless?

According to the ECB 2018 Payment Statistics, the number of cashless transactions per inhabitant in Greece was 112 (2016: 73, 2014: 39), whereas fifty-three percent of which were conducted via the use of payment cards (2018: 59, 2016: 28, 2014: eight).

Are ATMs free in Greece?

Depending on which bank you choose, the fee for making a cash withdrawal from an ATM in Greece can range from €2.00 to €3.00. Then again, if you choose the bank carefully, or just make a lucky choice, you can make a withdrawal without paying any charges at all.

How much money can I withdraw from an ATM in Greece?

Implemented in 2015 to prevent banks from collapsing, the capital controls limited cash withdrawals from Greek bank ATMs. -for business transactions abroad, the amount is set at 100,000 euros (from 40,000 euros) daily for each transaction per customer.

How much does it cost to withdraw money in Greece?

Holders of Greek credit and debit cards will be charged with a commission of 1.5-3 euros per transaction when they withdraw money from the ATM of another bank. The charge will be equivalent to the amount of withdrawn money.