pre-paid card

[julied]

Its me again always asking for help

I am told by the post office that they no longer do euro cheques. They say that they
now have a pre-paid card which can be used anywhere.

I have never seen one before and would be worried that places would not accept it.
Does anyone know of this, where it can be used, where it cant and anything else
I would need to know.

Many thanks

[Jimbo]

Most places in Ag Stef take them - but worth a survey by some keen forum member!

[julied]

Jimbo

Thanks for that a good idea for anyone whos has already visited or is there at the moment I arrive on the 24th but was looking to get my money at the weekend

Another question is it just for restaurants or can it be used in shops as much
info as poss please

[Gavlah1973]

Its been posted on here recently and we also found this in Kefalonia

Cash is king. Discounts offered if you pay by cash etc. They just don't like dealing with the banks! We had a safe in the room so not a prob for us to take cash

[Waspman]

Its been posted on here recently and we also found this in Kefalonia

Cash is king. Discounts offered if you pay by cash etc. They just don't like dealing with the banks! We had a safe in the room so not a prob for us to take cash

If you pay by a "no commission credit card" (ie Halifax Clarity) you will get the best rate of all.

I've not been offered a discount for paying by cash in Ag Stefanos.

[Gavlah1973]

Here you are Waspy.....

http://www.sanstefanos.co.uk/smf/index.php/topic,1808.0.html

Looks like it's creeping in. Twas the same in Kef when booking trips etc

[rilo57]

 Hi, for those lucky ones about to enjoy their holls.the 3 places we got discount was.
  1.the gewelery shop opposit side to athens bar.
 2, shop that sells bags and other gifts closest to the tastey corner.
3 new travel agents next to marias paper shop.

   and athens bar for apartments

[julied]

thanks for replies but gone a bit off topic

the question was where could I use a pre-paid card in San Stef

[YANNIS26]

Hi Julied
The best advice I can give is take cash it works everywhere.The best rates are online.Do not get it over the counter in the Post Office due to inferior rates. I always get mine from the P.O online using a P.O credit card you do not pay any transaction charges.
Yammas
Yiannis

[julied]

Yiannis

Thanks for reply I am sorry if I sound stupid do you mean euros, or take
sterling and change to euros when I get there

[YANNIS26]

Hi Julied
I take Euros but you can change sterling in the village .You will pay 2%commission but it is  still a better rate than UK high street rates.
Yammas
Yiannis

[julied]

Yiannis

Thanks for being so helpful I can sort myself out now. We usually
take part euros and part euro cheques but for some reason they
dont do them any more

Julie

[YANNIS26]

Yiannis

Thanks for being so helpful I can sort myself out now. We usually
take part euros and part euro cheques but for some reason they
dont do them any more

Julie

Hi Julied
No problem.Did you see my update to my original posting that said the best exchange rates are online.
Yammas
Yiannis

[julied]

Yiannis

Yes I did thanks I have just been looking ive never ordered on-line before
but will give it a go this time. Im still in the olden days worried about
putting card details on-line

Julie

[YANNIS26]

Yiannis

Yes I did thanks I have just been looking ive never ordered on-line before
but will give it a go this time. Im still in the olden days worried about
putting card details on-line

Julie

Hi Julied
Check out moneysupermarket.com it will tell you where the best rates are.
Yammas
Yiannis