Currency

Currency: Euro (EUR). EUR1=100 cents. You will be able to change Greek Drachma notes at national banks for ten years.
Notes: EUR5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500
Coins: EUR1, 2 and 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents
Credit cards: All major credit cards including, Access, American Express, Citicard, Diners Club, Eurocard/ MasterCard and Visa are widely recognised and accepted in most Athenian hotels, shops, travel and car hire agencies and restaurants. Don’t assume that cards to be accepted outside Athens and tourist areas. Full Story »