Currency
The Finnish currency unit is the Euro (EUR), divided into 100 cents.
Credit Cards
Most major credit cards, including Visa, MasterCard and Eurocard can be used for payment in most shops and restaurants. Also taxis accept credit card for payment.
VAT and Tax Free Shopping
VAT is always included in the price presented to the customers/guests in shops, hotels, restaurants etc.
Anyone permanently resident outside the EU and Norway can shop tax free in Finland. Stores with TAX FREE SHOPPING signs will provide customers with a cheque covering the VAT refund; this can be cashed on leaving the last EU country visited.
Electricity
The electric current in Finland is 220 V (230 V), 50 Hz. A two-pin plug system, familiar throughout Europe, is used.
Banks and ATM
Finnish banks are open on weekdays from 10.00 to 16.15. There are plenty of ATMs for cash withdrawal, look e.g. for a sign OTTO. Please notice that there is no ATM inside the Hartwall Areena. Nearest ATM is in Pasila train station.
Finland is a non-smoking country
Smoking is not permitted indoors in public buildings and other places open to public restaurants and bars included, except in designated smoking zones. Smoking is also prohibited on trains, trams, and buses.
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