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Italy: Money
What is the local currency?
The local currency is the euro.

What is the current exchange rate?
For currency conversion information, refer to the following website: FXConverter

Where do I exchange money?
The airport exchange in Brindisi is often closed because it's not an international terminal. We recommend that you change money in Rome or Milan during a layover. In community, various banks are able to exchange money, but do charge high exchange fees. Additionally, bank hours coincide with volunteers' time in the classroom so we recommend that you access money using the many ATM machines in town.

Can I use cash, credit cards or checks?
  • Credit Cards: A debit card or credit card can be used to get cash 24 hours a day at several outside ATM machines in Monopoli, Francavilla, and Cisternino. Credit cards are not accepted at most stores in the Puglia region.
  • Traveler's Checks: : While traveler's checks are convenient to use in some places, banks and stores are not accustomed to them in the Pulia region. Volunteers serving in Italy are advised not to bring traveler's checks.
  • Cash: The US$100 bill is the one most commonly exchanged, however volunteers have had no problems exchanging US$20 and US$50 bills. Bring only new, clean bills as old or torn bills likely won't be accepted.
How much money should I bring with me?
How much you bring depends on your personal spending and shopping habits and whether or not you want to go on an excursion during free time on the weekend. Weekend trips can cost between US$100 - US$300, depending on transportation and accommodations used. Your souvenir budget is discretionary.




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