Michel_Paris

I'd not not take 1000 euro, use ATM card to withdraw cash. Could get a little for whn you land, otherwise..

As others have said no taking out cash against credit card.

nz101

Spaarne, yes I'm a kiwi, my bank issued us with chip cards earlier this year.

Michel_Paris

Canada also has chip cards and readers now, both for CC and ATM cards

november_moon

I'd go the ATM route for cash as well rather than taking a lot of euro with you. We withdraw cash every few days as needed. Works well. We like to pay for most of our expenses in cash rather than with cards - just more straightforward that way. No worries about if and what cards a place takes, chip and pin vs. magnetic strip, and dynamic currency conversion.