šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¾ Monzo in Cyprus [Discussion]

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Anyone used Mondo in Cyprus? Assume there are no problems with ATM and POS use? Asking the question as Cyprus has had a few financial challenges in the past. Thanks.

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Havenā€™t tried it yet but it shouldnā€™t be a problem - there were limits on using ATMs during the banking crisis in 2013 but they were lifted long ago.

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All worked fine thanks.

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Used in Cyprus in and out for the past 6 months with no issues whatsoever.

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Been in Cyprus for 2 weeks. Accepted in all the shops Iā€™ve tried. Withdrew cash easily from ā€˜Bank of Cyprusā€™ branches (just pick the option of ā€œchequing accountā€ at the end).

Be advised, however, the card was not accepted at the cypriot Co Op bank machines. Iā€™m told this is thier issue as they donā€™t readily accept non-standard debit cards.

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that is because they only accept debit cards they do not accept prepaid cards.

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Went to Cyprus back in May. Didnā€™t have a problem with any cash machines or in store payments. As always better to opt for local currency and use Monzo / mastercard exchange rate rather than the locally given rate.

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I used my card in Cyprus it works great would definitely recommend to all you people traveling abroad

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Was in Cyprus all Sept, bought petrol, used ATMs, bought groceries, used cafes, no problems at all

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Has anyone used Monzo in Cyprus? Weā€™re holidaying there in a week or so. Iā€™ll have a backup card but will prefer to flash my Pink Peril.

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Just remember to do transactions in the TRNC in Lira and in the Republic in Euro, and decline DCC offers of paying in GBP

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Technically there is part of Cyprus not in either TRNC or the Republic, the British Sovereign military base. I assume there payments could be in GBP, but may be in EUR. Anyone with information on this point is welcome to clarify. Thanks.

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Just been to CESSAC for fantastic Fish n Chips and paid with Monzo very simple and great exchange rate

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Went to Cyrpus at the end of October 2018, no issues with either withdrawing money or paying by card anywhere

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Will I get charged extra for cash withdrawals from my Monzo Card if I have loaded it with pounds and Iā€™m withdrawing Euros when Iā€™m in Ayia Napa? Do a lot of the club allow you to pay by Monzo Card?