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Old Aug 29, 2023 | 9:44 am
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The last Coinstar I saw in France (2023, Intermarché supermarket) takes a 9,75% fee. That's pretty significant on large amounts of coins, plus you have to spend the voucher in that particular store.

Paying amounts under € 15 in coins, leaving coins as tips when paying by card in a café, paying exact change at the Boulangerie or in a Market, will all be much appreciated.
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