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Money, cards and tipping in Greece

Capital: AthensGreek, English, FrenchUpdated October 2026

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Money in Greece

Cards almost everywhere Cards accepted almost everywhere, and taxis must take them. Carry cash for kiosks, small island tavernas, beach sunbeds and tips. US$1 ≈ €0.89 (03 Oct 2026).

Key facts

Tipping: Round up or leave 5–10% in tavernas and cafés, ideally in cash; card tips often can't be added.
ATMs: Most Greek bank ATMs charge foreign cards a few euros; Euronet costs more. Decline currency conversion.
Paying by phone: Apple Pay and Google Pay widely accepted; IRIS bank transfers are for locals with Greek accounts.
Price level: about 60% of US prices (World Bank PPP).

Cash or card, by place

Place	Cards	Notes
Athens	Cards almost everywhere	Cards and contactless accepted almost everywhere; carry some cash for kiosks, bakeries, small tavernas and tips.
Santorini	Cards almost everywhere	Cards accepted in most hotels and restaurants; carry cash for buses, small tavernas and beach sunbeds.
Mykonos	Cards almost everywhere	Cards accepted in nearly all hotels, restaurants and clubs; carry cash for buses, kiosks and small tavernas.
Crete	Cards almost everywhere	Cards work in towns, hotels and most restaurants; cash for villages, buses, beach sunbeds and small tavernas.
Rhodes	Cards almost everywhere	Cards work in hotels, restaurants and shops; cash for buses, bakeries, beach sunbeds and small tavernas.
Corfu	Cards almost everywhere	Cards accepted in hotels, restaurants and shops; cash for buses, kiosks and small tavernas.
Thessaloniki	Cards almost everywhere	Cards accepted almost everywhere; carry cash for bakeries, kiosks, markets and small tavernas.
Naxos	Cards almost everywhere	Cards accepted in most hotels and restaurants; carry cash for buses, small tavernas, bakeries and beach sunbeds.
Paros	Cards almost everywhere	Cards accepted in most hotels and restaurants; carry cash for buses, bakeries and small tavernas.
Zakynthos	Cards almost everywhere	Cards accepted in hotels, restaurants and shops; cash for buses, kiosks and small tavernas.
Chania	Cards almost everywhere	Cards accepted in most hotels, restaurants and shops; cash for buses, kiosks, markets and small tavernas.
Milos	Cards almost everywhere	Cards work in most restaurants and shops; some beach canteens, bakeries and small rooms prefer cash. ATMs are in Adamas and Plaka.
Kos	Cards almost everywhere	Cards are widely accepted. Keep cash for buses, small tavernas, beach sunbeds and kiosks. ATMs are in Kos Town and the resorts.
Kefalonia	Cards almost everywhere	Cards are widely accepted. Carry cash for village bakeries, beach canteens and small family tavernas. ATMs are in Argostoli, Lixouri and Sami.
Meteora	Cards almost everywhere	Cards are widely accepted in hotels and restaurants. Monastery tickets are cash-only at most gates and kiosks; carry small notes.
Halkidiki	Cards almost everywhere	Cards are widely accepted in resorts. Carry cash for village tavernas, beach canteens and small kiosks.
Ios	Cards almost everywhere	Cards widely accepted. Keep cash for bakeries, bus tickets and small beach bars. ATMs are in Chora and Ormos.
Lefkada	Cards almost everywhere	Cards are widely accepted. Keep cash for village bakeries, beach canteens and small family tavernas.
Nafplio	Cards almost everywhere	Cards are accepted in most restaurants and shops. Cash is useful for bakeries, bus tickets and small tavernas.
Skiathos	Cards almost everywhere	Cards are accepted in most restaurants and shops. Carry cash for beach canteens, buses and small bakeries.
Hydra	Cards almost everywhere	Cards are accepted in most restaurants and shops. Cash helps for donkey rides, water taxis and small kiosks.
Peloponnese	Mixed: cards and cash	Cards are widely accepted in towns. Carry cash for village tavernas, beach bars and small shops.
Thassos	Mixed: cards and cash	Cards work in hotels and busier restaurants. Carry cash for small tavernas, beach bars, buses and parking.

Quick answers

Do you tip in Greece?

Round up or leave 5–10% in tavernas and cafés, ideally in cash; card tips often can't be added.

Is Greece cashless?

Cards almost everywhere. Cards accepted almost everywhere, and taxis must take them. Carry cash for kiosks, small island tavernas, beach sunbeds and tips.

What currency does Greece use?

The Euro (EUR). US$1 ≈ €0.89 (03 Oct 2026).

Sources

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