Money and travelling in Brittany

Cash machine

• The currency in France is the Euro (since 2002).

• Credit and international payment cards are accepted almost everywhere.

• French cards have a microchip so UK cards often take longer to process.

• Check your card will work in cash machines before travelling and how much commission your bank will charge.

• Eurocheques are no longer accepted.

• Keep a separate note of emergency UK numbers in case of theft.

• Approximate bank opening hours are 09.00 to 12.15 and 13.45 to 17.30. Banks are usually closed Mondays and close about 16.00 on Saturdays.

Related pages:

Border knowledge
Driving safely in France
Money
Food and drink

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