It might sound rude to those who are not used to it, but it is because the business has to pay a certain amount to banks on payments made by card. There are probably only small, local marketplaces and very, very few -exceptional- other businesses that won’t accept them.īeware of bars and cafés that, even if they accept card payment, might impose a minimum amount for it’s use (up to 15 euros). Restaurants and tourist places always take card payments. It is quite exceptional to find any type of business that doesn’t accept them in France. Practical, easy to use and less stressful than having cash in one’s pocket, card payment is accepted -almost- everywhere nowadays. One good strategy is to withdraw money once you’re on the spot -at your arrival gate/station for instance as there are plenty of ATMs in airports or train stations. The metro, which is usually busy, is one of their favorite playgrounds. You could lose it or get it robbed : not that thieving is a very common thing, but just like in any of the world’s big cities, touristic places are full of pickpockets, eagerly waiting for any inattentive mistake. On another note, landing in France with a lot of cash in your pockets is not the smartest thing either. You are never safe from a fraudulent office, in France as well as in your own country, that will not give you back as much as they should. Therefore, prefer withdrawal or currency exchange but in the city’s currency exchange offices.Īs well, you should know your currency’s exchange rates. Also keep in mind that the airport’s currency exchange offices have really high exchange rates. However you have to keep in mind that you can still face some costs for each withdrawal you make.
However, withdrawing euros directly in France, depending on the withdrawal rate of your bank, can be even more attractive. But thanks to this little guide, you’ll be able to find your way a little better around those many means of payment, and find the one that is the most suitable for your trip in France.ġ) Currency exchange : at home, or locally ?Īs a rule, exchanging money before leaving your home country costs less than doing it locally -because of exchange rates. Withdraw money, exchange currency pay by card or in cash ? Having so many ways to pay that doesn’t really make it easier for tourists in foreign lands.
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