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Useful Information
- VAT (IVA) is always included in the price of goods and refunds are unusual in Barcelona and throughout Spain.
- Banks are normally open from 9am to 2pm on weekdays and from 9am to 1pm on Saturday.
Deutsche Bank has one branch in the main post office building in Via Laitana, and is open every day until 8pm.
- The country code for Spain is 34, and the province code for Barcelona is 93.
- Dual 112 for in an emergency in Barcelona. For fire emergencies in Barcelona, call 080.
- To call from one city code to another in Barcelona, first dial '0' followed by the Spanish city.
- Tipping is not obligatory, but taxi drivers are pleased to receive a tip of around 5% of the total fare. A tip will also be expected in restaurants, but menu prices should always include service charges by law.
- The religion of Barcelona and throughout Spain is Roman Catholic, although many other faiths and major religions are also represented in the city including Protestants and Muslims.
- In many buildings and on public transport in Barcelona, rules now restrict smoking and this is strictly enforced, with harsh fines and penalties. No-smoking symbols are often clearly displayed.
- Although Spanish is the main language in Barcelona, English, French and German are often understood at most attractions.
- The electricity supply is 220 volts throughout Spain with 2 pin wall sockets.
