Currency Exchange & Money

Currency exchange, exchange offices and means of payment in Berlin.

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.

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 Money can be withdrawn at ATMs all over Berlin using debit and credit cards.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

Bahnhof Friedrichstraße
Friedrichstraße 141-142
10117 Berlin

Bahnhof Zoo
Hardenbergplatz 1
10623 Berlin

Hauptbahnhof Berlin
Europaplatz 1
10557 Berlin

Ostbahnhof
Am Ostbahnhof 5
10243 Berlin

Steglitz
Schlosstraße 99
12163 Berlin

Wedding
Müllerstraße 30
13353 Berlin

Neukölln
Karl-Marx-Straße 87
12043 Berlin