German Currency

How to pay in Germany?

There's no doubt, you need money when you travel around Germany! :)
For visitors from outside the Euro zone the below online currency converter tool is handy to check how many Euro you get for your local currency.

Credit cards are widely accepted, although paying with credit cards is not as common as in the USA, for example. Mastercard & Visa dominate. American Express & Diners Club are accepted in some stores and of course you can use them with the Geldautomat. Check shop windows and entrance doors for credit card logos to see which cards you can use inside.

German Currency - Where to get cash

• Accept that you have to pay transaction fees when you buy foreign currency. Don't fret over the best exchange rates, instead use time time to plan your holidays.
• Use a mix of payment methods while you travel in Germany.
• Talk with your bank at home to check what they charge if you withdraw foreign currency with your credit card or your bank card. Your bank card should have a Visa, Mastercard or EuroCard logo to work with ATMs in Germany and Europe.
  Don't forget to memorise the PIN for these cards.
• Consider buying some traveller checks issued in Euro to get cash in Germany. You might also be able to use them to pay in shops and hotels.
• Use your credit card to pay for accommodation, car rentals, fuel and purchases over 100?
• Exchange money in Germany/Europe, not at home. Banks usually give you better exchange rates than commercial foreign exchange counters at airports and major railway stations.
• If you cash traveller checks or withdraw money from an ATM you might have to pay a fee per transaction. So don't withdraw a small amount daily, better get the money you need for the next few days.
• Bring a small amount of Euros from home. So you don't need to panic when you arrive in Germany outside working hours of banks.