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Money

The local currency is the Euro (EUR) which is divided into 100 cents.
Notes are €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200 and €500.
Coins are 1¢, 2¢, 5¢, 10¢, 20¢, 50¢, €1 and €2.

Credit cards
Visa and Mastercard are widely used, while American Express and Diners cards may not always be accepted. Credit cards can be used for purchases and also to access money from ATMs. The individual ATM will have a list of card symbols that can be used there (bank charges may apply).

Banking services
Banks in Slovakia generally open around 9.00am and close about 5pm Monday through Friday. Selected banks may open on Saturday mornings.

ATMs
Most banks operate ATMs, which accept a range of cards. Most ATMs, although linked to a specific bank, are part of a central network so you can transact with a bank card for a nominal charge. ATMs can be found in all shopping malls, major supermarkets, airport, ….