Payments by card

[mythos2]

I know Corfu is mostly a cash country - but are there places in San Stefanos that take a card payment and does the local cash point work?  It's only in case of 'needs must' like paying for a gift or something but there's always the chance of wanting that special night out that sends me over budget. 

[Gavlah1973]

There have been issues with the ATM's before but since the second one was installed they've been a lot better apparently

[Jules]

The new one by San Stefanos Travel seemed ok last year and was reliable.

[Waspman]

Most tavernas accept cards, the only one I know that doesn't is The Beachcomber, but remember, withdrawing cash from an ATM is likely to cost you dear due to high commission charges.

[Gavlah1973]

My First Direct Debit card charges 2% for cash withdrawals. .... minimum of £2 and a maximum of £5
I think pre loading a travel visa is the best way if you are planning to use an ATM.
The one we have got charges €1.50 per withdrawal. I'll probably get €200 a time out

[Cerys]

There are 2 cash machines in San Stefanos, one next to the San Stefano Travel office outside the Crystal Daisy gift shop and the other outside the Thomas Bay Hotel. Both are re-filled regularly. With regards to paying for items by card, many establishments accept card payments, however its always better to ask first.
Kind regards
Cerys. 

[thejoneses]

travelex preloaded via Tesco worked great for us last time . if ever the resort atm wasn't working . short ride to avliotes or sidari always sorted the problem, now san stef travel have added the atm should be ok . guarantees the rate you loaded it at and no charge for purchases i.e taverna. shop etc. weren't that many that took it ,but as Cerys says many do now . happy holidays ...