ATM Fees in Comoros
Comorian Franc (KMF) • Updated April 2026
Comoros uses the Comorian Franc, pegged to the Euro. Cash is essential as card acceptance is very limited. ATMs are scarce and may not accept foreign cards reliably.
Tips for Comoros
- • Bring Euros in cash to exchange
- • ATMs are unreliable - don't depend on them
- • Card acceptance extremely limited
- • Hotels may accept Euros directly
- • Mobile banking is developing but limited
Airport tips
- • Moroni Prince Said Ibrahim Airport has very limited services
- • Bring sufficient cash for your entire trip
- • Exchange at banks in Moroni
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 Comoros, per person.
Backpacker
Hostels, street food, public transport
KMF/day
≈ $66.42-121 USD
Mid-range
Hotels, restaurants, mix of transport
KMF/day
≈ $159-273 USD
Luxury
Premium hotels, fine dining, private transport
KMF/day
≈ $327-546 USD
Cash vs card acceptance
Where you'll need cash and where cards work in Comoros.
Credit card acceptance
Very LowCash essential. Very limited card acceptance at upscale hotels only.
You'll need cash for
- • Almost everything
- • Transport
- • Food
- • Markets
- • Most hotels
Cards usually accepted
- • Some upscale hotels
- • Possibly some tour operators
💰 Cheapest banks for foreign cards
These banks charge the lowest fees for withdrawals with foreign cards.
| Bank | ATM Fee | Est. Cost | Branches | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIC Comores | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | 10 | Main bank, limited ATMs |
| Exim Bank | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | 5 | Limited availability |
📍 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIC Comores | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | 10 | Main islands |
| Exim Bank | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | 5 | Moroni primarily |