Difference between revisions of "Czechia/Banking/Cash"
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In Czechia, you can find many ATM / bank machines (Czech: ''bankomat'') that allow you to withdraw cash. Here is a list of things to remember, especially when you are using a foreign Visa or Mastercard (e.g. from your home country). | In Czechia, you can find many ATM / bank machines (Czech: ''bankomat'') that allow you to withdraw cash. Here is a list of things to remember, especially when you are using a foreign Visa or Mastercard (e.g. from your home country). | ||
| − | == | + | == Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) == |
| − | ATMs | + | === Which ATMs should I avoid? === |
| − | + | Avoid ATMs from | |
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| + | * Euronet | ||
| + | * Unicredit Bank | ||
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| + | They will charge an extra fee of 100 CZK or more. | ||
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| + | === Which ATMs are recommended? === | ||
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| + | Cash machines of these banks allow withdrawing without extra fees: | ||
* [https://www.google.com/maps/search/csob+atm/@50.0785018,14.4403464,14z/data=!3m1!4b1 ČSOB] | * [https://www.google.com/maps/search/csob+atm/@50.0785018,14.4403464,14z/data=!3m1!4b1 ČSOB] | ||
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* [https://www.google.com/maps/search/kb+atm/@50.0785018,14.4403464,14z/data=!3m1!4b1 KB (Komerční banka)] | * [https://www.google.com/maps/search/kb+atm/@50.0785018,14.4403464,14z/data=!3m1!4b1 KB (Komerční banka)] | ||
| − | == | + | === Should I use currency conversion? === |
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| + | '''No.''' | ||
Many ATMs (and sometimes even payment terminals in shops and restaurants) will offer you to convert the CZK into your home currency. For example, if you want to withdraw 1000 CZK, the machine will offer you | Many ATMs (and sometimes even payment terminals in shops and restaurants) will offer you to convert the CZK into your home currency. For example, if you want to withdraw 1000 CZK, the machine will offer you | ||
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* or do the conversion and charge you with EUR | * or do the conversion and charge you with EUR | ||
| − | This is always a bad deal. The conversion rate that the ATM will apply is usually much worse than the one your bank will apply. | + | This is nearly always a bad deal. The conversion rate that the ATM will apply is usually much worse than the one your bank will apply. |
So when asked, always pick '''Decline''' the conversion and '''pay / withdraw CZK'''. | So when asked, always pick '''Decline''' the conversion and '''pay / withdraw CZK'''. | ||
Revision as of 15:59, 19 April 2022
In Czechia, you can find many ATM / bank machines (Czech: bankomat) that allow you to withdraw cash. Here is a list of things to remember, especially when you are using a foreign Visa or Mastercard (e.g. from your home country).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which ATMs should I avoid?
Avoid ATMs from
- Euronet
- Unicredit Bank
They will charge an extra fee of 100 CZK or more.
Which ATMs are recommended?
Cash machines of these banks allow withdrawing without extra fees:
Should I use currency conversion?
No.
Many ATMs (and sometimes even payment terminals in shops and restaurants) will offer you to convert the CZK into your home currency. For example, if you want to withdraw 1000 CZK, the machine will offer you
- to either withdraw 1000 CZK and let your bank do the conversion
- or do the conversion and charge you with EUR
This is nearly always a bad deal. The conversion rate that the ATM will apply is usually much worse than the one your bank will apply.
So when asked, always pick Decline the conversion and pay / withdraw CZK.
