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Ten things people in Greece can't do as economic confusion strengthens grip Ten things people in Greece can't do as economic confusion strengthens grip
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CashCash
Greeks cannot withdraw more than €60 – about £43 – a day from cash machines. Cash is running out, with shortages of €5, €10 and €20 notes and €1 coins reported.Greeks cannot withdraw more than €60 – about £43 – a day from cash machines. Cash is running out, with shortages of €5, €10 and €20 notes and €1 coins reported.
Credit cardsCredit cards
Technically cards are still accepted, but many retailers now only want cash, and apparently some offer discounts for cash payments. Greeks traveling abroad have reported problems using Greek bank payment cards, especially for large transactions such as hotel bills and rental cars. Technically cards are still accepted, but many retailers now only take cash, and apparently some offer discounts for cash payments. Greeks travelling abroad have reported problems using Greek bank payment cards, especially for large transactions such as hotel bills and rental cars.
Money transfersMoney transfers
Transfers of money outside the country are banned unless specifically approved by a special committee. That restricts imports and hits payments to exporters.Transfers of money outside the country are banned unless specifically approved by a special committee. That restricts imports and hits payments to exporters.
iPhone appsiPhone apps
Greeks with iPhones report being blocked from downloading apps. Others who have subscription accounts to pay for iCloud storage received error messages when monthly direct debit fees were due. The messages said accounts may be downgraded to ones with less storage if the fee was not paid.Greeks with iPhones report being blocked from downloading apps. Others who have subscription accounts to pay for iCloud storage received error messages when monthly direct debit fees were due. The messages said accounts may be downgraded to ones with less storage if the fee was not paid.
PayPalPayPal
Greeks can receive PayPal payments, but cannot spend. The company said capital controls meant funding of PayPal wallet from Greek bank accounts are currently not available.Greeks can receive PayPal payments, but cannot spend. The company said capital controls meant funding of PayPal wallet from Greek bank accounts are currently not available.
Buy onlineBuy online
Shopping on websites that are not based in in Greece is now limited . Shopping on websites that are not based in in Greece is now limited.
Buy or sell sharesBuy or sell shares
The Athens stock exchange has been closed for seven days. Currently scheduled to reopen Thursday, but that is unlikely unless the banks are also able to resume business.The Athens stock exchange has been closed for seven days. Currently scheduled to reopen Thursday, but that is unlikely unless the banks are also able to resume business.
Pay the rent/regular billsPay the rent/regular bills
Restrictions on cash are making rent payments difficult for many tenants. There are reports that direct debit payments to cover bills are slowing and the e-banking is creaking.Restrictions on cash are making rent payments difficult for many tenants. There are reports that direct debit payments to cover bills are slowing and the e-banking is creaking.
Shortages loomingShortages looming
Greek shoppers have been stocking up on key items such as coffee, pulses, rice, batteries and soap. Eggs and meat are also becoming more difficult to obtain, according to reports.Greek shoppers have been stocking up on key items such as coffee, pulses, rice, batteries and soap. Eggs and meat are also becoming more difficult to obtain, according to reports.
PharmaceuticalsPharmaceuticals
Almost all Greek drug supplies are imported, and there are reports that some essential drugs are now running short. Greece already owes international drug companies more than €1.1bn in unpaid bills, according to European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations.Almost all Greek drug supplies are imported, and there are reports that some essential drugs are now running short. Greece already owes international drug companies more than €1.1bn in unpaid bills, according to European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations.