Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Amsterdam, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Money
Paying with a bank debit card and pin number is almost more popular than paying with cash in Amsterdam. Most machines just take Dutch bank cards. Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American... read more
Local Currency
The Netherlands has had the euro since 2002. Paper money denominations are 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 euros (€). You may have problems using anything bigger than a €50 note. The... read more
Banks
Banks are generally open Tuesday to Friday, 09:00 to 16:00, and on Mondays from 13:00, although some may open longer hours than this. Leading banks include ABN-AMRO, ING and Rabobank... read more
ATMs
ATMs, (geldautomaten) are widely available throughout Amsterdam and can dispense money in several languages 24 hours a day. They accept a wide range of credit cards and bank passes and... read more
Money Exchanges
Hotels and banks generally don't offer very good rates, but there are plenty of small exchanges in the tourist areas of Amsterdam. However, rates vary so always shop around for good... read more
Credit Cards
All major credit cards are accepted, but not everywhere. Hotels, restaurants, department stores, transport centres and major tourist attractions (and their shops) present no problem, but... read more
Tipping
Tax and service charges are always included in bills for everything from restaurant meals to taxis, but tipping is common, even if it is only a little extra 'rounded up' to the nearest... read more
