Must find an ATM at CDG T2E or T2F: JFK-CDG-ATH
Jun 28, 2015, 3:46 pm
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Must find an ATM at CDG T2E or T2F: JFK-CDG-ATH
Are there ATMs accessible to connecting international passengers at T2E or T2F at CDG airport? I'm flying via CDG on my way to Athens this week, and given all the banking issues in Greece I want to be sure I have all the Euros i need in my pocket before I arrive.
Also, how easy is it to connect between T2E and T2F? Do I need to get on a bus/shuttle or can I just walk from E to F? I've got about 2 hours between flights.
Thanks!
Also, how easy is it to connect between T2E and T2F? Do I need to get on a bus/shuttle or can I just walk from E to F? I've got about 2 hours between flights.
Thanks!
Jun 29, 2015, 4:31 am
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This morning, the Greek Embassy in London made a statement:
“The Greek government informs those visiting or about to visit Greece, that the announced measures restricting the movement of capital do not affect in any way those who wish to make transactions or ATM withdrawals using debit or credit cards issued abroad.”
“The Greek government informs those visiting or about to visit Greece, that the announced measures restricting the movement of capital do not affect in any way those who wish to make transactions or ATM withdrawals using debit or credit cards issued abroad.”
Jun 29, 2015, 4:50 am
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This morning, the Greek Embassy in London made a statement:
“The Greek government informs those visiting or about to visit Greece, that the announced measures restricting the movement of capital do not affect in any way those who wish to make transactions or ATM withdrawals using debit or credit cards issued abroad.”
“The Greek government informs those visiting or about to visit Greece, that the announced measures restricting the movement of capital do not affect in any way those who wish to make transactions or ATM withdrawals using debit or credit cards issued abroad.”
Jun 29, 2015, 5:04 am
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Yes, a risk, particularly in urban areas. But in case anyone is thinking about going to Greece with thousands of euros stuffed down their underpants, there remains the option of paying as per normal with credit cards where those are accepted (of course some situations require cash).
Jun 29, 2015, 5:43 am
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Yes, a risk, particularly in urban areas. But in case anyone is thinking about going to Greece with thousands of euros stuffed down their underpants, there remains the option of paying as per normal with credit cards where those are accepted (of course some situations require cash).
Jun 29, 2015, 6:41 am
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Unfortunately I can't quite remember where they are. In 2E, there is a currency exchange booth near duty free that has an ATM attached - the ATM gives you the choice of withdrawing US Dollars, Euros, and something else (maybe British Pounds or Swiss Francs?). I used by French ATM card on it to withdraw Euros, and even though the ATM was associated with the currency exchange place I wasn't hit with any ridiculous fees. But unfortunately, you won't have access to that area based on your itinerary.
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Jun 29, 2015, 6:49 am
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There is an HSBC branch by the station:
http://www.aeroportsdeparis.fr/en/pa...-bank/bank-atm
If that doesn't work for you, the other currency exchange places might also have an ATM attached:
http://www.aeroportsdeparis.fr/en/pa...-bank/exchange
The Aéroports de Paris website says there are ATM scattered throughout the airport.
http://www.aeroportsdeparis.fr/en/pa...-bank/bank-atm
If that doesn't work for you, the other currency exchange places might also have an ATM attached:
http://www.aeroportsdeparis.fr/en/pa...-bank/exchange
The Aéroports de Paris website says there are ATM scattered throughout the airport.
Jun 29, 2015, 11:37 am
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You might find this helpful: http://easycdg.com/passenger-informa...o-terminal-2f/
Regarding your ATM question, I flew out of the F24-F36 gates area recently and am pretty sure I recall an ATM in the retail area, before you get to the gates. IIRC, it was Travelex, not a regular bank, so there might be extra fees added - I do not recall seeing any other ATMs in 2F.
Jun 29, 2015, 12:19 pm
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I don't recall any ATMs airside - but they are definitely landside outside of arrivals (as the AdP terminals maps show). I can't remember exactly the landside transfer 2E to 2F (and the current terminal maps don't help with that)...I think there is a tunnel below ground to walk across.
Jun 30, 2015, 7:48 pm
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See my post at http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...readid=1691006 on where to get Euros here in the U.S. Like your question there are a lot of non-answers, but I think the best suggestion was to go with http://www.ceifx.com/locations which appears to have a best rate guarantee. Capital One might also have better rates, if you are a customer.
Jul 4, 2015, 1:53 pm
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One thing I noticed about the airside ATMs at CDG was a really poor exchange rate. No better than the Travelex booth. I had planned to get Euros there but decided to wait until I got to DUB (final destination).
(This was as of October 2014)
(This was as of October 2014)
Jul 5, 2015, 3:10 am
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In some countries the ATM will propose to you to do the conversion for you to your home currency. NEVER accept this! Always let your home bank do the conversion. At least if your home bank is in the EU or USA.
Jul 5, 2015, 4:50 pm
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Huh? ATM's in France don't have exchange rates. It is your home bank that does the conversion. And major US banks don't rip you off on ATM conversions due to some previous lawsuit as I recall.
In some countries the ATM will propose to you to do the conversion for you to your home currency. NEVER accept this! Always let your home bank do the conversion. At least if your home bank is in the EU or USA.
In some countries the ATM will propose to you to do the conversion for you to your home currency. NEVER accept this! Always let your home bank do the conversion. At least if your home bank is in the EU or USA.