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CroatiaCurrency: Euro. Opening a local account usually needs a residence permit first; plan for the gap with a multi-currency account.
- Which banks open accounts for newcomers and what they require.
- Money-transfer services and typical fees from your home currency.
- Paying rent and deposits before you have a local account.
- Credit history: it doesn't travel; expect to start from zero.
Official & reference sources
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