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Quick answer: The currency used in Greece is the Euro (EUR), commonly shown as €.
CurrencyEuro
CodeEUR
Symbol€
How to pay in Greece
Greece uses the euro. Cards are useful for many travel expenses, while cash is still a sensible backup for small purchases and places where card service is limited. If you are visiting islands or moving between smaller communities, do not wait until your wallet is empty before finding an ATM.
Cash, ATMs and exchange
Visit Greece notes that travelers can obtain cash from collaborating-bank ATMs and exchange foreign currency at banks and exchange offices in airports, major ports, larger cities and many tourist destinations. Exchange rates should be displayed where currency exchange is offered.
A local payment detail worth knowing
Euro coins from any euro-area country are valid in Greece. You do not need “Greek euros” specifically; the national design on one side of a coin does not change its value.
Before you travel
- Check whether your card charges foreign-transaction or ATM fees.
- Keep a backup payment method separate from your main wallet.
- When an ATM or terminal offers to convert the charge into your home currency, compare the rate before accepting.
Keep enough cash for small purchases, but avoid carrying your entire trip budget in one wallet.
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Official reference: Visit Greece — Travel tips and currency