Listed below are some of the money brokers who can offer you a better currency exchange rate when transferring money abroad. Or search our list of approved FSA brokers
It is advised that if you are sending regular payments abroad you should use a foreign exchange broker to ensure you get the most out of your exchange rate. Sending Money Abroad.
Complete application form
Provide ID such as Passport
Confirm amount to be sent
Provisional Currency rate will be agreed
Send funds to foreign exchange broker
Money converted to currency required
Money received and sent as required
Currency for Greece
The Euro (EUR) is now the official currency of Greece. Greece prior currency, the Drachma, has now been phased out as legal tender and is no longer accepted.
Credit Cards accepted
The following credit cards are accepted MasterCard and Visa as well as others major credit cards including Euro cheque cards. Always check with your credit card company for details of merchant acceptability and other services which may be available before you go on holiday or travel abroad / overseas
Traveller's cheques
Traveller's cheques are accepted in all banks and bureaus, though to avoid any extra service charges it is recommended that the cheques are in either US Dollars, Pounds Sterling or Euros. ATMs are available in most towns.
Currency restrictions
There is no limit to how much foreign or domestic currency that can be imported, As long as amounts over €10,000 are declared on entry.
Domestic and foreign currency can also be taken out of Greece, though amounts over €2,000 must have an Import Currency Declaration Form, issued on arrival, and amounts over €10,000 need a Certificate of Tax Clearance or a Currency Declaration Form, which can be obtained on entry to the country.
Banks
In Greece, you can exchange your currency at most Banks as well as many exchange bureaus that you will find in popular areas, such as Athens. In most banks when you are exchanging currency, you will need your passport. If you do not have this with you, then the bank may refuse to exchange your currency.
Bank Opening Hours
Mon - Fri: 08.00- 14.00
Electricity - 220V, 50 Hz
Need to transfer money to Greece see foreign exchange companies offering the best currency deals.
Even if you are sending money to pay your mortgage, Importing or exporting or money to paying oversea suppliers? No matter who you intend to pay use a foreign exchange broker it is cheaper than using high street banks.
