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Banks
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All banks are open from 08:00 to 14:30 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 to 14:00 on Fridays. Banks will exchange all types of currency, Travellers’ Cheques, Eurocheques and you can usually get a cash advance on credit cards. You must always take your passport with you when exchanging money in a bank. Please have in mind that some bank branches offer the service of immediate cash transfer through Commercial Union.
Most banks have ATM’s located directly outside the main entrance. Most major bankcards can be used to draw out cash at the ATM’s. There are signs that indicate which credit or debit cards are accepted e.g. Cirrus, EURO, Visa, Mastercard etc.
Many travel agents, tourist offices, car hire agencies, hotels and shops also offer exchange facilities. Always take your passport with you and check exchange rates and commission charges beforehand as these vary from place to place and tend to fluctuate throughout the season. In most licensed foreign exchange outlets, the commission charges range around 3%, but while this the norm, it cannot be considered as the rule.
The Greek unit of currency is the euro and denominations in the widest circulation are notes of 5, 10, 20 and 50 and coins of 5,10, 20 and 50 c ents.
The three banks on the water front of Skopelos town all offer ATM facilities. The Commercial bank is at the far end of the promenade (near the marina), the National bank of Greece is central and the Agricultural Bank of Greece is at the top end (near the port and the parking area).