Although Berlin is relatively inexpensive, you do need money. Unlike in the US, however, credit cards are not accepted everywhere. Carrying some cash is recommended, especially in restaurants and smaller stores.
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Currency Exchange & Money
Currency exchange, exchange offices and means of payment in Berlin.
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Currency & Payment Options
The Euro
Official currency in Germany and Berlin is the Euro. One Euro is divided into 100 Euro cents. The Euro is available in 1 and 2 Euro coins as well as 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 Cent coins. Banknotes are issued in 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 Euro denominations.
Credit Cards & ATMs
Maestro Debit Cards are accepted at most shops and restaurants. Credit cards like VISA, Master Card and others are widely accepted, but American Express Cards are often refused. Money can be withdrawn at ATMs all over Berlin using debit and credit cards.
Currency Exchange & Travel Banks
Most banks and financial institutions offer currency exchange. Some foreign currencies need to be ordered in advance.
Exchange Offices
Usually, exchange offices and banks provide up to 100 different currencies and money exchange is possible without reservation.
Addresses of central places for currency exchange:
Bahnhof Alexanderplatz
Alexanderplatz
10178 Berlin
+49 (30) 2 41 50 97
Mon-Sat: 08:00 - 20:00
Sun: closed
Bahnhof Friedrichstraße
Friedrichstraße 141-142
10117 Berlin
+49 (30) 20 45 50 96
Mon-Sun: 08:00 - 20:00
Bahnhof Zoo
Hardenbergplatz 1
10623 Berlin
+49 (30) 8 81 71 17
Mon-Sun: 08:00 - 21:00
Hauptbahnhof Berlin
Europaplatz 1
10557 Berlin
+49 (30) 20 45 37 61
Mon-Sun: 08:00 - 22:00
Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 5
10243 Berlin
+49 (30) 2 96 43 93
Mon-Fri: 08:00 - 21:00
Sat, Sun: 08:00 - 20:00
Steglitz
Schlosstraße 99
12163 Berlin
+49 (30) 79 01 61 99
Mon-Sat: 10:00 - 14:00, 14:30 - 18:00
Sun: closed
Wedding
Müllerstraße 37
13353 Berlin
+49 (30) 43 72 27 42
Mon-Fri: 09:00 - 18:00
Sat: 09:00 - 14:00
Sun: closed
Neukölln
Karl-Marx-Straße 87
+49 (30) 68 08 55 85
12043 Berlin