Money in Greece
Greece uses the Euro, currency code EUR. Paying in the local currency usually gets you a better rate than pounds – if a card machine offers to charge you in GBP, choose EUR instead.
Tipping
Leaving 5–10% or rounding up is normal in restaurants and tavernas.
Plan your spending
Other countries using the EUR
Related questions
Common questions
What currency does Greece use?
The Euro (EUR).
Should I pay in pounds or EUR in Greece?
Choose EUR. When a card machine or cash machine offers to convert to pounds, its exchange rate is usually worse than your card's.
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