Athens: Credit Cards and Travelers Checks

All major Credit Cards as well as Euro-cheques are recognized and accepted in most hotels, shops, travel and car rental agencies and restaurants. Stickers in the front windows will advise you as to which cards are acceptable.

In case of loss or theft of your credit card call immediately:

  1. Access
    24 hour service
    Tel.: 210 9503673
  2. American Express Mon-Fri.:08:30-16:00
    Sat.: 08:00-13:00
    Tel.: 210 3244975
    24 hour service
    Tel.: 00 441273526840
  3. Citicard (Citibank)
    24 hour service
    Tel.: 210 9290000
  4. Diners
    24 hour service
    Tel.: 210 9290200
  5. Eurocard/Mastercard
    24 hour service
    Tel.: 210 9503673
  6. Visa International
    24 hour service
    Tel.: 210 9503673 Tel.: 00 800 11 6380304

TRAVELLER'S CHEQUES issued by all the major companies are widely recognized. You can cash your traveller's cheques in all Greek and foreign banks, exchange bureaus and big hotels, but do not forget to have your passport with you. Identification is necessary for the transaction.

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