Sunday, October 16, 2011

Money Exchange for Poland -Services - Money

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Money Exchange for Poland -Services - Money
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Currency information:

Zloty (PLN; symbol zł) = 100 groszy. Notes are in denominations of zł200, 100, 50, 20 and 10. The new coins are in denominations of zł5, 2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 groszy.
Credit cards:

American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted in larger establishments. Cash can be obtained from Visa credit and debit cards at banks and from ATMS. Maestro cards are also accepted by some ATMs.
ATM:

Cash can be obtained from Visa credit and debit cards at banks and from ATMS. Maestro cards are also accepted by some ATMs.
Travellers cheques:

Readily exchanged but usually more expensive and troublesome than ATM withdrawals. Also, exchanging traveller's cheques in Poland has been reported to be problematic.
Banking hours:

Mon-Fri 0900-1600, Sat 0900-1300 in main cities. In smaller towns, banking hours are more limited.
Currency restriction:

The import and export of local and foreign currency is unrestricted. Amounts over €10,000 or equivalent must be declared if travelling from or to countries outside the European Union.
Currency exchange:

Foreign currency can be exchanged at all border crossing points, hotels and bureaux de change, some of which are open 24 hours. Hotel rates and goods in large stores may also be listed in Euros, but payment is nearly always expected in Zloty.