Do I need to take bank cards to Greece? Maybe just stick to cash? Should you worry about cash withdrawals in Greece?
The latest news about the bankruptcy of Greece, restrictions on the issuance of cash at ATMs in the country gave rise to thinking about whether, in general, it is worth going there on vacation?
Fortunately, while you should not cancel your long-awaited trip, you just need to better prepare for all sorts of unexpected situations.
When planning a trip to Greece this summer, you should think in advance about cash and credit cards. We advise you to take some of the money - in cash, the other - on a debit or credit card. Make sure you have enough cash for contingencies. Since the situation in the country is not stable, the state of affairs can change at any time. Get ready for this.
Now problems with withdrawing cash arise only for local residents, and not for people who come to rest in this country. It is possible to withdraw cash from cards issued by non-Greek banks without restrictions. Be prepared for the fact that many ATMs in Greece are not working now, as they simply do not have banknotes. But this problem has not yet been observed on the islands.
