ATM Fees in Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba
United States Dollar (USD) • Updated April 2026
The BES islands use the US Dollar officially. Card acceptance is high in Bonaire, moderate in Saba and Statia. ATMs available on all islands.
Tips for Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba
- • USD is official currency
- • Cards widely accepted in Bonaire
- • Saba/Statia more cash-reliant
- • Dive shops accept cards
- • Bring small bills for Saba
Airport tips
- • Flamingo (Bonaire) has ATMs
- • Saba/Statia airports limited
- • Bring cash for taxis
Don't forget your home bank fees
The fees shown above are charged by local ATMs. Your home bank may also charge additional fees for international withdrawals (typically 1-3% + a flat fee). Check with your bank before traveling.
Estimated daily expenses
How much cash you might need per day in Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, per person.
Backpacker
Hostels, street food, public transport
USD/day
≈ $190-380 USD
Mid-range
Hotels, restaurants, mix of transport
USD/day
≈ $460-1,020 USD
Luxury
Premium hotels, fine dining, private transport
USD/day
≈ $1,150-2,300 USD
Cash vs card acceptance
Where you'll need cash and where cards work in Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba.
Credit card acceptance
Moderate to HighGood in Bonaire. Cash preferred in Saba/Statia.
You'll need cash for
- • Saba/Statia shops
- • Taxis
- • Street food
- • Small bars
Cards usually accepted
- • Dive resorts
- • Hotels
- • Supermarkets in Bonaire
💰 Cheapest banks for foreign cards
These banks charge the lowest fees for withdrawals with foreign cards.
| Bank | ATM Fee | Est. Cost | Branches | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCB Bonaire | 5 USD | 0% | N/A (USD) | ~5.00 USD | 5 | Bonaire |
| RBC | 5-7 USD | 0% | N/A (USD) | ~5.00 USD | 3 | Saba/Statia |
📍 Most widely available ATMs
Sorted by number of ATM locations. More branches means easier access, but fees may be higher.
| Bank | ATM Fee | Est. Cost | Branches | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCB Bonaire | 5 USD | 0% | N/A (USD) | ~5.00 USD | 5 | Bonaire |
| RBC | 5-7 USD | 0% | N/A (USD) | ~5.00 USD | 3 | Saba/Statia |