Poland: Payment methods & tips

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Travel money:

Prepaid Travel credit card

in Swiss francs (CHF)

For ATM cash withdrawals
For cashless payments in shops, restaurants, hotels, and online

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Banknotes

in local currency

For minor expenses on arrival in country of destination

Local currency / ISO Code

Zloty PLN

Further Information

Import local currency
unlimited; the equivalent of EUR 10'000.00 or more must be declared

Import foreign currency
unlimited; EUR 10'000.00 (equivalent) or more must be declared

Export local currency
unlimited; the equivalent of EUR 10'000.00 or more must be declared

Export foreign currency
unlimited; EUR 10'000.00 (equivalent) or more must be declared

Credit cards

Customary credit cards are accepted in most places. For more detailed information, please contact the credit card issuer.

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Useful tips from our experts:

Credit cards are recommended for car rentals. Prepaid cards are generally accepted for payment but not for reservations. Please check the possible payment methods with the car rental company in advance.
Keep exchange and transaction receipts.
Currency exchange not advised on the black market.

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Practical Information:

Time difference with Switzerland

+/- 0 h

National language

Official language

Polish

Language capabilities

English, German and French

Capital

Warsaw (Warszawa)

Country code for calling Switzerland

00 (wait for reference tone) 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)

Voltage

220 volt; 2-pronged round plug / adapter required for 3-pronged plug

Travel documents for Swiss citizens

Valid passport or valid ID card for stays up to 3 months.

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

Warschau, Aleje Ujazdowskie 27
Tel. +48 22 628 04 81 / +48 22 628 04 82

Opening hours

Banks

8.00 - 17.00/19.00 h (Mon - Fri)
8.00 - 13.00 h (Sat)

Stores

10.00 - 18.00 h (Mon - Fri)
10.00 - 14.00/16.00 h (Sat)

Driving

Swiss driver's license accepted for car rentals if obtained at least 1 year previously, varies by rental company.
Minimum age for car rentals: 21 to 25 (varies by company).
Headlights must be on even during the day.
CH sticker, first-aid kit, bright signal jacket and breakdown triangle mandatory.
Blood alcohol limit: 0.2 ‰.

Health situation

Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, polio and measles recommended.

Other information

Security

Observe elementary safety precautions.

Travel advice for Poland.