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Banking System: The top banks of Germany are Deutsche Bank AG, Dresdner Bank AG, HVB Group, Commerzbank AG, DZ Bank AG, and Landesbank Baden-Württemberg. Most of these banks have branches in Munich city. Before you leave for Germany, make sure to check the daily withdrawal limit. Also enquire from your bank if you need a new PIN number for using your card in Germany. Also, many ATMs in European countries won't let you withdraw money from your savings account, so remember to transfer money to your checking account before leaving for Germany. If the ATM from which you are withdrawing cash is not of your own bank, you will be charged an ATM withdrawal fee.
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Currency Exchange: Foreign exchange is the exchange of your native currency with the currency of the foreign country you are in. This is necessary because you can only buy products or services in the currency of the country you are in. To truly enjoy your trip to a foreign country, it is necessary to have sufficient foreign exchange. While you should always have some foreign exchange with you before you start on your travel to pay for the flight, transportation, and hotel expenses, you may need to exchange currency frequently while you are in the foreign country. Finding currency exchange brokers in a foreign country may be a difficult task for you.
Health System: Should you need medical care while you are in Munich city, you can expect to find excellent medical care in Munich. American, British, Canadian, and citizens of other countries can contact their respective consulates for a recommendation of the best hospitals. The telephone number to call for emergency medical services is 192-22. To call a doctor to visit you at your place of residence, you can call 089/516002611. Some of the best hospitals of Munich city are Harlachinger Hospital, Schwabinger Hospital, and University of Munich Hospital.
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