Cash usage
Card and cash acceptance varies across Greece; travelers should keep access to the local currency for merchants that do not accept their preferred payment method.
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Greece Currency Guide
Learn how the euro is used in Greece, then open a dated reference-rate conversion.
Currency overview
Euro in Greece
Monetary framework
Greece uses the euro as a member of the euro area.
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EUR1.1653 USD1 EUR = 1.165257 USD
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Currency facts
EUR at a glance
CurrencyEuro
ISO codeEUR
SymbolEUR
Minor unitCent
Decimal places2
Central bankBank of Greece
Currency typeOfficial currency
First issuedIntroduced for accounting in 1999; cash entered circulation in 2002
Money usage guide
Local money guide for Greece
Official use
Greece uses the euro as its official currency.
Currency system
Greece uses the euro as a member of the euro area.
Payment environment
Card and cash acceptance varies across Greece; travelers should keep access to the local currency for merchants that do not accept their preferred payment method.
Cash and payment habits
Cash, cards and local payments
Exchange tips
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FAQ
Greece currency questions
Which currency is used in Greece?
Greece uses the euro as its official currency.
Does Greece have multiple official currencies?
Greece has one official currency: the euro (EUR).
How can I compare the euro?
Use the conversion links on this page to compare Greece's official currency with other supported currencies.
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