I spent a few days in Strasbourg and the machines were all card-friendly. Used my N26 Mastercard to get a 24-hour pass without any issues. But in smal...

At a Société Générale ATM in Bordeaux, it asked if I wanted to be charged in GBP. I hit no and was charged in euros instead. My Revolut card handled t...

At Marseille airport, the currency exchange counter offered something like 0.85 EUR/USD when the mid-market was around 0.92. I used a BNP Paribas ATM ...

I was using Revolut for everything and suddenly couldn’t pay at a supermarket in Marseille. The card wasn't blocked and there were funds, but the term...

I was backpacking solo and mostly used my card, but still carried about 50 euros in small bills each day. It helped for public toilets, tips, and the ...

I used Free Now across Hamburg and Berlin and never had to touch cash for taxis. It’s like Uber and worked great with my Revolut and Monzo cards. If y...

Avoid Euronet ATMs if you can. They look tempting in airports and train stations but always offer terrible exchange rates with massive markups. One of...

In Cologne my hostel was near a Rewe with a Commerzbank ATM inside. That became my go-to after dark. I’d quickly pop in before heading back. Supermark...

Important: always take a photo of the ATM, note the exact time and location, and bring your passport. Call the number on the machine as soon as possib...