What Happens When Greek Banks Are Shut? A Personal Story

The Greek government shut all banks in the country on June 29 after the European Central Bank capped emergency funding to the lenders.  Cash withdrawals from ATMs are now limited to €60 a day (about US$67) for Greek citizens. Foreigners who can find an ATM with cash are exempt from the limit, but cash-poor tourists are finding it very hard to find ATMs with money.

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