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Whether to buy crowns in advance.
Tell me whether to buy in advance a certain amount of kroons or you can get by with euros. Some write that they were brought early in the morning for breakfast at McDonald's, citing the fact that everything is still closed and only here they take euros.
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I was in the Czech Republic for the last three years, by car myself. Maybe something has changed already. Everywhere they accepted (including in small towns) both of them (restaurants, supermarkets, gas stations). Here in the market, flea market or in vending machines, I don’t know.
The main thing is not to count on dollars ;-)
The main thing is not to count on dollars ;-)
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answered 12 years ago
Euros are also accepted in some stores. Yes, and restaurants often accept. In general, the most convenient way is to use your VISA card. Just check with your bank what the exchange rate and commission percentage will be. One of the most convenient, from Unicredit bank, whose ATMs are quite enough in Prague
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answered 12 years ago
But if you decide to use a card, then check with the bank what is more convenient for Europe: VISA or Mastercard (a visa is dollar-oriented - transactions can be a little more expensive)
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answered 12 years ago
Do not buy crowns in advance, everything can be exchanged in the Czech Republic!! There are a lot of exchangers and banks there, but keep in mind that not everything is so simple in exchangers, carefully look at the small print on the sign!!
Of course, it’s best to change in banks! And don’t worry, if they can take euros from you when paying, only then they don’t have a very favorable exchange rate!
Of course, it’s best to change in banks! And don’t worry, if they can take euros from you when paying, only then they don’t have a very favorable exchange rate!
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answered 12 years ago
I went to Prague in February and bought crowns in St. Petersburg. So much more convenient. Everything is cheaper in crowns. There are many exchangers. But on the other hand, the head does not hurt, to run somewhere, to look for where it is more profitable
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answered 12 years ago
In Prague, you can pay in euros at Albert, Tesco, Billa supermarkets. They work from 7 am.
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answered 12 years ago
only if you change some kind of currency into crowns in the Czech Republic, pay attention to the commission (usually written in small numbers). Everything is easier with Arabs in exchange offices - you show them a banknote, and they drive in a number in crowns on a calculator, such as how much they will give for it.
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answered 12 years ago
Arabs in Prague change without a commission, they are located on the streets of Opletalova and Polititsky Vesniv (next to Wenceslas Square). Also in shops you can pay with credit cards or withdraw money from ATMs, of course, ATMs give out only kroons.
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answered 12 years ago
McDonald's accepts cards
KFC and Burger King accept them too
it is more profitable to pay with a euro card, this is a mastercard, respectively (they will withdraw crowns at the rate of the payment system. this rate is higher than the rate in exchangers on the street)
If in the exchangers they change you for 23, then when paying by card, they will withdraw crowns (if the card is in euros) for, say, 24 with kopecks
But it is better to have some cash in advance with you in any case.
A taxi from Florence to IP Pavlov costs 200-250 kroons. and in euros they want 10-15 euros.
That is, it is probably better to have 300 CZK with you just in case - by taxi or by metro, or to buy water.
Vending machines in the subway only accept crowns.
And yet, if they accept the euro somewhere, then at a very overpriced (and unfavorable) rate for you.
(all information - August 2011)
KFC and Burger King accept them too
it is more profitable to pay with a euro card, this is a mastercard, respectively (they will withdraw crowns at the rate of the payment system. this rate is higher than the rate in exchangers on the street)
If in the exchangers they change you for 23, then when paying by card, they will withdraw crowns (if the card is in euros) for, say, 24 with kopecks
But it is better to have some cash in advance with you in any case.
A taxi from Florence to IP Pavlov costs 200-250 kroons. and in euros they want 10-15 euros.
That is, it is probably better to have 300 CZK with you just in case - by taxi or by metro, or to buy water.
Vending machines in the subway only accept crowns.
And yet, if they accept the euro somewhere, then at a very overpriced (and unfavorable) rate for you.
(all information - August 2011)
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answered 12 years ago
Yes, the Arabs have the highest exchange rate
But the card still came out - even more profitable
Let's say, with the official exchange rate of the Czech Central Bank about 25 kroons per euro, at the Wenceslas exchange itself they changed from 18-23 kroons per euro, an average of 21 (such a spread, because they are essentially deceivers, always specify NOT the course, BUT HOW MUCH YOU GIVE IN RETURN, say, 100 euros and are there any additional commissions).
And the Arabs changed at the same time, say, 24
And on the euro card they were charged at 24.3-5 (for example)
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If you want to find Arab exchangers, stand with your back to the museum and walk along the right side of Wenceslas Street forward. First lane to the right and before the first turn to the left.
Turn left, walk another 50 meters and there will be several exchangers on the left side.
However, I would not change more than 100 euros at a time.
If less, the Arabs are unhappy.
If more - there is a risk of fraud.
100 euros react well.
Count money without leaving the cash register)))
In general, if you remember Moscow in the 90s. So this is still the case with currency exchange in Prague.
And it even got worse over the years. I visited Prague in the late 90s - I don’t remember such lawlessness)))
But the card still came out - even more profitable
Let's say, with the official exchange rate of the Czech Central Bank about 25 kroons per euro, at the Wenceslas exchange itself they changed from 18-23 kroons per euro, an average of 21 (such a spread, because they are essentially deceivers, always specify NOT the course, BUT HOW MUCH YOU GIVE IN RETURN, say, 100 euros and are there any additional commissions).
And the Arabs changed at the same time, say, 24
And on the euro card they were charged at 24.3-5 (for example)
...
If you want to find Arab exchangers, stand with your back to the museum and walk along the right side of Wenceslas Street forward. First lane to the right and before the first turn to the left.
Turn left, walk another 50 meters and there will be several exchangers on the left side.
However, I would not change more than 100 euros at a time.
If less, the Arabs are unhappy.
If more - there is a risk of fraud.
100 euros react well.
Count money without leaving the cash register)))
In general, if you remember Moscow in the 90s. So this is still the case with currency exchange in Prague.
And it even got worse over the years. I visited Prague in the late 90s - I don’t remember such lawlessness)))
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answered 12 years ago
Yes, the Arabs have the highest rate among exchangers.
But the card still came out - even more profitable
Let's say, with the official exchange rate of the Czech Central Bank about 25 kroons per euro, at the Wenceslas exchange itself they changed from 18-23 kroons per euro, an average of 21 (such a spread, because they are essentially deceivers, always specify NOT the course, BUT HOW MUCH YOU GIVE IN RETURN, say, 100 euros and are there any additional commissions).
And the Arabs changed at the same time, say, 24
And on the euro card they were charged at 24.3-5 (for example)
...
If you want to find Arab exchangers, stand with your back to the museum and walk along the right side of Wenceslas Street forward. First lane to the right and before the first turn to the left.
Turn left, walk another 50 meters and there will be several exchangers on the left side.
However, I would not change more than 100 euros at a time.
If less, the Arabs are unhappy.
If more - there is a risk of fraud.
100 euros react well.
Count money without leaving the cash register)))
In general, if you remember Moscow in the 90s. So this is still the case with currency exchange in Prague.
And it even got worse over the years. I visited Prague in the late 90s - I don’t remember such lawlessness)))
But the card still came out - even more profitable
Let's say, with the official exchange rate of the Czech Central Bank about 25 kroons per euro, at the Wenceslas exchange itself they changed from 18-23 kroons per euro, an average of 21 (such a spread, because they are essentially deceivers, always specify NOT the course, BUT HOW MUCH YOU GIVE IN RETURN, say, 100 euros and are there any additional commissions).
And the Arabs changed at the same time, say, 24
And on the euro card they were charged at 24.3-5 (for example)
...
If you want to find Arab exchangers, stand with your back to the museum and walk along the right side of Wenceslas Street forward. First lane to the right and before the first turn to the left.
Turn left, walk another 50 meters and there will be several exchangers on the left side.
However, I would not change more than 100 euros at a time.
If less, the Arabs are unhappy.
If more - there is a risk of fraud.
100 euros react well.
Count money without leaving the cash register)))
In general, if you remember Moscow in the 90s. So this is still the case with currency exchange in Prague.
And it even got worse over the years. I visited Prague in the late 90s - I don’t remember such lawlessness)))
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answered 12 years ago