Currency
The new unit of currency in Finland is Euro. Welcome to the new World!
Currency rates: http://www.bof.fi/env/eng/new/fixlist.stm
Automated Teller Machines - ATMs
There are ATMs located all over the city accepting major credit cards: Visa, EuroCard, MastersCard, Maestro, Cirrus, EC and Plus. Look for the sign “OTTO”.
Exchange
Banks are usually open Mon – Fri 9:15 am – 4:15 pm. There are also several Currency Exchange Offices:
Forex, Central Railway Station, Mannerheimintie 10 and Pohjoisesplanadi 27
Tavex, Unioninkatu 28
Thomas Cook, Aleksanterinkatu 19 and Helsinki Airport
Western Union, Stockmann’s, 7th floor
Credit cards
Major credit cards, including American Express, Diners Club, Visa and MasterCard are honored throughout Helsinki.
Traveller’s cheques
Traveller’s cheques must be cashed by the bank. Travellers with an ordinary EU bank account can use Eurocheques in FIM in banks, shops and hotels.
Shops will also often accept traveller's cheques as payment. For more information on American Express, see: http://travel.americanexpress.com/travel/personal/?1
