Business travellers to Greece will not be affected by new rules that limit the amount people can withdraw from cash machines to €60.
The Greek government made the announcement after banks were closed and capital controls imposed to prevent a financial crash in the country following the breakdown in talks with the country’s international creditors.
Τhe ministry for economy, infrastructure, shipping and tourism has reassured business and leisure travellers that they will still be able to withdraw the maximum limit set by their own bank and the rules are only for locals.
It said in a statement: “The ministry does not anticipate any disruptions in visitor’s every day holiday experiences, neither in the islands nor in mainland Greece, as there are adequate fuel supplies, products and services.”
The limits for locals are expected to stay in place for six days and the UK Foreign Office has advised travellers to Greece to be aware of a shortage of cash in ATMs and has advised taking enough Euros in cash to cover “emergencies, unforeseen circumstances and any unexpected delays”.