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Since the 1st of January 2002, the Euro (EUR) is the currency of Greece. Notes in circulation are 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 euro while coins come in denominations of 1 euro, 2 euro, 1 cent, 2 cents, 5 cents, 10 cents and 20 cents. A currency converter is available here Most banks are open 8.00 am-2.30 pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00 am-2.00 pm Friday. ATMs are widely available in Greece. Most accept Visa and MasterCard (you'll pay interest on cash withdrawals) as well as debit cards of internationally recognised networks such as Cirrus and Maestro. Traveller's cheques and Eurocheques issued by official carriers can be exchanged to all Greek and foreign banks as well as to big hotels. Credit cards: Most major credit cards (American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa) are accepted in Greece |