Originally Posted by k0nr4d

Poland is still heavily cash-based. ALOT of transactions are done in cash - even buying cars. My dad came here to visit from Canada and he was shocked that he could exchange currency without showing ID or anything. He said if he pulls out 1k from his bank in cash they start asking him "what do you need so much cash for?". I pulled out 30k euro in cash before and was only asked to call in advance next time to make sure they have funds on hand.