Changing Money
Spanish banks have branches throughout Barcelona and Catalunya, in all but the smallest towns, and most of them should be prepared to change travellers' cheques. Watch out for occasionally outrageous commissions; ?3-3.60 per transaction isn't unusual, so plan to change a reasonable amount of money at a time. La Caixa and La Caixa de Catalunya are the two banks you will see the most of in Catalunya: both change most brands of travellers' cheques, and give cash advances on credit cards. Wherever you go, you'll almost certainly have to stand in line at two or three windows before getting your cash, a twenty- to thirty-minute process. Normal banking hours in Barcelona are Mon-Fri 8.30am-2pm, although most institutions also open Thursday 4-6.30pm or Saturday 9am-1pm (except from June to Sept when banks open only Mon-Fri 8.30am-2pm). Outside the official hours you can use one of several exchange offices , as well as banks with special opening hours, all listed in the "Directory". If you're in difficulties, it's usually possible to change cash at larger hotels (generally bad rates) or with travel agents, who may initially grumble but will eventually give a rate with the commission built in - useful for small amounts in a hurry.
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