Currency
The Polish currency unit is zloty (PLN), divided into 100 groszy.
1 EUR ≈ 4.76 PLN
1 USD ≈ 4.54 PLN
Current exchange rate available on: www.npb.pl.
Most foreign currencies can be easily exchanged either in banks or in private exchange offices (“kantor”). Foreign currency (cash) is not acceptable in shops.
Credit Cards
Credit cards accepted in Poland: Visa, MasterCard, American Express. Cash withdrawal machines, restaurants, car rental agencies and most shops accept all major credit cards.
Shops
Commonly opening hours are Monday to Friday 10.00 – 18.00. On Saturdays shops are closed at 14:00 and are closed on Sundays. Payment in shops: by cash (Polish currency) or credit cards.
Banks
Commony banks are opened Monday to Friday 8:00 – 18:00 and are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Post Offices
Commonly post offices are opened Monday to Friday 8.00 – 20.00 and closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Post boxes are red and post is usually collected twice a day.