| Single
European currency (Euro): The Euro is now the official currency of
12 EU member states (including Spain). The first Euro coins and notes were
introduced in January 2002; the Spanish Peseta was still in circulation
until 28 February 2002, when it was completely replaced by the Euro. Euro
(Euro) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of Euro500, 200, 100, 50,
20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of Euro2, 1 and 50, 20, 10, 5,
2 and 1 cents.
Currency
exchange: Money can be changed in any bank, and at most travel agencies,
major hotels and airports. National Girobank Postcheques may be used to
withdraw cash from UK accounts at main Spanish post offices.
Credit &
debit cards: MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club and Visa are
widely accepted, as well as Eurocheque cards. Check with your credit, or
debit, card company for details of merchant acceptability and other facilities
which may be available.
Travellers
cheques: International travellers cheques are widely accepted. To avoid
additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take travellers
cheques in Euros, Pounds Sterling or US Dollars.
Banking
hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1400; Sat 0900-1300 (except during the summer). |
