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Information about the Austrian currency
Currency
Euro (€) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of €500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of €2, 1 and 50, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.
Currency exchange
Foreign currencies and traveller's cheques can be exchanged at all banks, savings banks and exchange counters at airports and railway stations at the official exchange rates.
Credit & debit cards
Major credit cards are accepted in large cities. However, some smaller hotels may require bills to be paid in cash.
Traveller's cheques
These are widely accepted. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in a major currency (Euros, US Dollars, Pounds Sterling).
Currency restrictions
No restrictions except for export of more than €7267.28, for which a permit is required.
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FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE SERVICES
