Banks in Molivos
A branch of the Greek National Bank is located at the entrance of Molivos, right next to the Tourist Information Office. Two ATM cash machines are available in this location.
If you happen to be in Petra you can also access a cash machine in the town centre (Plateia). In Anaxos and further on the island, many hotels exchange foreign currency and traveler's cheques, you just need to walk in and ask.
Personal contact is always the best way to experience the Greek lifestyle. You might start your day by just wanting to change your currency, but you might find yourself having a long chat and a glass of wine with the hotel's personnel. While in Greece, try not to rush.
Banks in Mytilene
There are many banks located all around Mytilene and ATM machines are easily accessible. If you are flying to Lesvos you will have the chance to use an ATM machine or an Exchange Bank in the Airport. For further details please see below a list of ATMs in Lesvos.
Banks you can find in the town of Mytilene: Agricultural Bank, Greek National Bank, National Mortgage Bank, Commercial Bank, General Bank and Ionian Bank. You can also find a branch of the Agricultural Bank and the National Bank in the towns of Kalloni and Plomari.
Lesvos ATMs
Abbreviations Used: National Bank of Greece (NBG); Alpha Bank (AB); Cooperative Bank of Lesvos-Limnos (CBLL)
Abbreviations Used: National Bank of Greece (NBG); Alpha Bank (AB); Cooperative Bank of Lesvos-Limnos (CBLL)
Moudros
- Moudros (NBG branch ATM)
Agia Paraskevi
- Apostolou Vafiadi street (NBG branch ATM)
Antissa central square
- NBG offsite ATM
Kalloni central square
- NBG branch ATM
- CBLL branch ATM
- AB branch ATM
Molivos (Mythimna)
- 1 Goutou street (NBG branch ATM)
- Entrance of Molivos next to "Best Rent a Car" (AB branch ATM)
Mitilene
- 29 Kountourioti street (NBG branch ATM)
- 75 Kountourioti street (CBLL branch ATM)
- 77 Kountourioti street (NBG branch ATM)
- Municipal parking area - Mitilene (NBG offsite ATM)
- 5 Elefthriou Vennizelou & Smirnis street (NBG offsite ATM)
- 15 Pavlou Kountouriotou street (AB branch ATM)
- University of the Aegean Administration Building (AB branch ATM)
Papados central square
- NBG branch ATM
- CBLL branch ATM
Petra central square
- Agricultural Cooperative at Petra Shop (NBG offsite ATM)
- CBLL branch ATM
Plomari central square
- NBG branch ATM
- CBLL branch ATM
Polychnitos central square
- NBG branch ATM
Currency Euro (€)
Greece has adopted the Euro (€) as its official currency. One Euro is divided into 100 cents. Euro banknotes come in denominations of €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200, €500. The highest three denominations are rarely used in everyday transactions.
Coins are issued in €2, €1, 50c, 20c, 10c, 5c, 2c, and 1c denominations. If you are Dutch or Finnish don't be surprised by the 2c and 1c, Greeks think no less of them and use them in their everyday transactions.
Most Automatic Banking Machines use the major Credit cards such as Visa, MasterCard and Maestro. Keep in mind, American Express credit card is used the least in this area of Lesvos.
