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Jackson:
We are due to fly to Corfu on Monday from Manchester staying at the little prince. In the past we have been totally local currency with cards as back-up.

What is it like this summer, is cash generally still used? I cant remember the last time I got cash from an ATM in the UK. Are most people in the village paying with their cards or is cash still freely used. I don't want to offend the locals with my grubby notes.

I was thinking reduced currency (tip money) or can that be added to the bill and paid for by card. I know early in the pandemic, access to bank funds was limited, so is cash still king? I don't want to order a stack of currency if its not needed or (and I hope not) the holiday gets cancelled last minute due to further changes.

Thanks in advance

J

Jimbo:
By law, all venues in Greece must accept plastic for payments over €30. I'm not sure if there's a lower limit. The best way to pay is to use a non-fee credit card, such as the Halifax Clarity card for meals, and use cash just for a few drinks or a bit of light shopping.

Either way round, the pound-euro rate is dismal at present. It got worse today as the "government" announced that it might renege on an international treaty it had freely signed.

Gavlah1973:
Cash is more than welcomed

geordieborn:
Not the best of rates, but it was a lot worse mid-covid this year - 1.06 mid-rate 19Mar20, currently 1.10. At Jlewis currently they are giving 1.0931.

Evertonendo:
Hi
We always use cash in San Stef and did again this year but plenty of people were using cards too

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