✈️ Heading to Austria? We've gathered some tips from the bunq community to make sure your trip is the smoothest it can be. 😎
Check them out below! 🌈 👇
Using your card
💳 Do I need cash in Austria, or can I use my card everywhere?
Card is accepted almost everywhere in Austria.
There may be some shops in small towns who only accept cash, so it can be handy to have a small amount on you just in case.
💰 What currency do they use here?
The currency here is Euros! The symbol is € or EUR.
🏧 Which ATM’s can I use for free?
The bunq community has reported free withdrawals at these ATMs.
- Bank Austria
- Unicredit
- Bawag
- PSK
- Sparkasse
- Volksbank Tirol
The bunq community has reported additional fee's at these ATM's.
💵 If I want cash, how much should I take out of an ATM?
€20 should be enough for a few days, since you can use your card for nearly everything.
Staying connected
📱 Can I roam, or should I get a local SIM?
All EU mobile plans should let you roam for free.
If you don't have an EU plan, you can learn about your local SIM card options here.
Useful things to know
💁♀️ How does tipping work?
Tipping is fairly common in Austria. After a nice meal, you would usually tip somewhere from 10-12%.
Check if the restaurant has already added a service charge before tipping. If they have, you don't need to tip.
When being served in a cafe, it is common to round up the bill to the next Euro.
🍺 How much does a 0.5L beer cost?
€4,00
🍽 How much does an average meal cost?
€10,00
🚨 What’s the emergency number?
112
🔌 What type of plug do they use?
This one! It’s the standard European plug.
🚗 What side of the road do they drive on?
They drive on the right side of the road here.
🗺 How do I navigate my way around?
Google and Apple Maps both work well in Austria.
Otherwise, we recommend Rome2Rio as the best way to find out how to get anywhere. It even tells you the cost of each option. 🙌
👀 Any other good tips?
If you're in Vienna, head to Café Central for an amazing Apple Strudel in a historic atmosphere.
Travel Perks
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If you've been to Austria 🇦🇹 share your experience! The following would be really useful for other bunqers to know:
- Which ATMs are free to use?
- What card should I use and where?
- Any other info you think may be useful.
Share your experience with us in the comments below! 🌈 👇
