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Old Jun 13, 2013 | 7:36 am
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Originally Posted by Alex71
50s are very common, I never had a problem getting a 50 accepted, not even when paying only a couple euros for a small item. I usually apologize, but never encountered any push back.

Everything higher is fairly rare.
exactly! that is why I suggested break it into 50s and 20s.
I do the same as you if paying a small amount with a 50 or even a 20. Blame the bancomat, say sorry, and shrug. Not a problem.
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