ATM’s (un distributeur) are widely available in Paris and usually offer the most advantageous exchange rates. Please remember to follow ATM safety guidelines as you would in America!- Credit cards are widely accepted in Paris, however, most stores require a minimum purchase amount (from 5-20 Euros) to use a credit card.
- If you bring your traveler’s checks, cash them at the Banque de France since they do not charge a commission.
- Bank of America customers can use their B of A debit card at BNP Paribas (a French bank) ATM’s without being charged a fee! If you are not a B of A customer, check with your bank to see if they have a similar agreement with a French bank.
- France is very student-friendly. Students are offered discounts on things ranging from train tickets to haircuts to museum entrances. Be sure to look out for or ask about a tarif étudiant.
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