The official currency used in Greece is the Euro. Greece is part of the European Union and the euro banknotes come in denominations of 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, and 5, while coins come in denominations of 2 and 1 Euros and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2, and 1 cents of euro. ATMs are widely available throughout Greece and are the best way to get euros. Credit cards can also be used for purchases, but visitors should know that some smaller businesses may not accept them. Travelers’ cheques can be cashed at banks, but they are not as widely accepted as they once were. It is important to always have some cash money when traveling to Greece and the Greek Islands, as some studios or small shops in less-touristic islands may ask for cash.