The local currency on Santorini is the Euro (Greeks pronounce it 'evro').
Transactions in other currencies are usually not accepted.
Major credit cards are accepted at most Santorinian hotels, restaurants and shops.
Most banks on Santorini are located in Fira around the main square, but there is also a Greece National Bank office in Kamari and an Alpha Bank office in Oia.
All Santorini banks will be able to serve you in English
Cash machines (ATM's) are common and can be found not only at Santorini banks, but in most villages around the island.
All Santorini banks opening hours are:
Monday to Thursday: 8.00-14.30
Friday: 8.00-14.00
Phone numbers for major Santorini banks
Bank Location Phone Number
Agrotiki Bank Fira 228 602-2261
Alpha Bank Fira 228 602-3801
Eurobank Fira 228 602-5851
Emporiki Bank Fira 228 602-2534
Ethniki Bank Fira 228 602-2662
Piraeus Bank Fira 228 602-5415
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