Money

Currency: euro (EUR), formerly Drachma (dr)

Costs
Meals
Budget: US$4-8
Mid-range: US$8-20
Top-end: US$20-50

Banking Hours: each bank has its own but if you do your banking in the mornings, all of them are certain to be open from Monday to Friday, 08:00-13:00.

Credit Cards
All major Credit Cards as well as Euro-cheques are recognized and accepted in most hotels, shops, travel and car rental agencies and restaurants. Stickers in the front windows will advise you as to which cards are acceptable.

In case of loss or theft of your credit card call immediately:

Access
24 hour service
Tel.: 01-9503673

American Express Mon-Fri.:08:30-16:00
Sat.: 08:30-13:30
Tel.: 3244975-9
24 hour service
Tel.: (00-441273) 526840

Citicard (Citibank)
24 hour service
Tel.: 01-9290000

Diners
24 hour service
Tel.: 01-9290200

Eurocard/Mastercard
24 hour service
Tel.: 01-9503673

Visa International
24 hour service
Tel.: 01-9503673

TRAVELLER'S CHEQUES issued by all the major companies are widely recognized. You can cash your traveller's cheques in all Greek and foreign banks, exchange bureaus and big hotels, but do not forget to have your passport with you. Identification is necessary for the transaction.