ATM Fees in French Guiana
Euro (EUR) • Updated April 2026
French Guiana uses the Euro. Card acceptance is high in Cayenne and Kourou. Cash needed for interior and markets. Prices are high (European levels).
Tips for French Guiana
- • Uses Euro
- • Cards work in cities
- • Expensive (Space center effect)
- • Interior is cash-only
- • Sunday closures common
Airport tips
- • Cayenne airport has ATMs
- • Taxis accept cash (EUR)
- • Car rental needs card
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 French Guiana, per person.
Backpacker
Hostels, street food, public transport
EUR/day
≈ $128-280 USD
Mid-range
Hotels, restaurants, mix of transport
EUR/day
≈ $315-642 USD
Luxury
Premium hotels, fine dining, private transport
EUR/day
≈ $817-1,751 USD
Cash vs card acceptance
Where you'll need cash and where cards work in French Guiana.
Credit card acceptance
Moderate to HighGood in coastal cities. Cash essential for river travel.
You'll need cash for
- • Interior villages
- • Pirogues (canoes)
- • Markets
Cards usually accepted
- • Cayenne hotels
- • Kourou space center
- • Supermarkets
💰 Cheapest banks for foreign cards
These banks charge the lowest fees for withdrawals with foreign cards.
| Bank | ATM Fee | Est. Cost | Branches | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNP Paribas | 0 EUR | 0% | Visa/MC rate | 0 USD | 10 | No fee |
| La Banque Postale | 0 EUR | 0% | Visa/MC rate | 0 USD | 15 | Post offices |
📍 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Banque Postale | 0 EUR | 0% | Visa/MC rate | 0 USD | 15 | Post offices |
| BNP Paribas | 0 EUR | 0% | Visa/MC rate | 0 USD | 10 | No fee |