Money in Prague
 

Is there plenty of ATMs in Prague? I was going to take a small amount of cash then just use my card which has no loading charges when used abroad so makes a good deal.

Also, just come back from Madeira and we struggled with ATMs has there was no English instructions - will this be the case in Prague?

Hi, Lynn. I didn't have any trouble last May with the ATM - plenty of them in Prague.

Lynn, I don't mean to hijack the thread, but I'm going to Madeira in April. Are you saying there were no ATMs w/English at all? Also, by any chance did you see Barclay's ATMs there? The reason I ask is that I found those in other parts of Portugal, and I can use Barclay's without any fees. Thanks.

P-M

No don't worry there are plenty of ATMs around in Madeira - we just couldn't work it out at first. Interesting though that your Barcley Card doesn't charge abroad - I thought the Nationwide (the one I have) was the only card in UK that offers that service. Is it a particular card or just your debit? Hope this helps.

PS All shops and restaurants accept Mastercard and Visa as well, let me know if I can assist with any other queries. Madeira is very pretty.

Hi, Lynn. Actually I'm a customer of Bank of America, and they have a partnership agreement with Barclays for waiving each other's fees. When I was in Portugal a couple of years ago I used Barclay's ATMs and I paid no fees, so I was hoping they had Barclay's in Madeira.

I can't wait to see Madeira, I'm counting the days. :-) Thanks for your help.

There are plenty of ATM's in prague, with English instructions, but in the heart tourist shopping areas they are somewhat scarce. Don't wait till must have cash to try to find an ATM just around the corner.