Monaco is not a member of the EU. German statutory insurance therefore does not apply, or at least not automatically. Travelers are recommended to inquire with their German health insurance company before starting their trip and, if necessary, to take out health insurance for travel abroad with repatriation insurance. Check ebizdir for more information.
Other risks
The standard vaccinations for children and adults recommended by the Robert Koch Institute (including against tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), mumps, measles, rubella, pneumococci and influenza) should be refreshed before the trip if necessary.
Money
Currency
1 euro = 100 cents. Currency code: €, EUR (ISO code). Banknotes come in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 euros, coins in denominations of 1 and 2 euros and 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents.
Credit cards
All major international credit cards are accepted. Details from the issuer of the relevant credit card.
ATMs
Girocard With the Girocard (formerly EC card) such as the Maestro card, V Pay or Sparcard and PIN number, cash can be withdrawn from ATMs in the national currency throughout Europe. In many European countries it is also possible to pay with a debit card in shops. Cards with the Cirrus, V-Pay or Maestro symbol are accepted throughout Europe. Further information from banks and credit institutes. Attention: Travelers who want to pay with their bank customer card abroad and withdraw money should find out from their bank about the possibility of using their card before starting their journey.
Travelers cheques
Traveller’s checks are no longer available in Germany and Switzerland and are hardly available in Austria. Travelers checks can be cashed in Monaco in a few banks and bureaux de change. They should be issued in euros, as the conversion fees for other currencies are even higher.
Bank opening hours
Banks are generally open Mon-Fri 09:00-12:00 and 14:00-16:00. Banks are closed on the afternoon before public holidays. Credit Foncier de Monaco near the Casino is open every day from 12pm to 11pm, including weekends and public holidays.
Foreign exchange regulations
See France for details of exchange rates and foreign exchange regulations.
Currency Exchange
Numerous exchange offices are open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., some longer. Money changing machines, accessible 24 hours a day, are located at Crédit Foncier de Monaco, Le Shangri-La 11, Boulevard Albert-ler, La Condamine and at the Center Commercial de Fontvieille, avenue Prince-Héréditaire-Albert, Fontvieille.
