ATM Fees in Gabon
Central African CFA Franc (XAF) • Updated April 2026
Gabon uses the CFA Franc. Cash is essential for most transactions. Card acceptance is limited to major hotels and some businesses in Libreville. ATMs available but can be unreliable.
Tips for Gabon
- • Bring Euros or US Dollars to exchange
- • ATMs available in Libreville and major towns
- • Card acceptance limited
- • French is the official language
- • Relatively expensive compared to neighboring countries
Airport tips
- • Libreville Leon M'ba Airport has limited ATMs
- • Exchange money at banks in the city
- • Bring sufficient cash
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 Gabon, per person.
Backpacker
Hostels, street food, public transport
XAF/day
≈ $90.74-173 USD
Mid-range
Hotels, restaurants, mix of transport
XAF/day
≈ $222-418 USD
Luxury
Premium hotels, fine dining, private transport
XAF/day
≈ $525-1,023 USD
Cash vs card acceptance
Where you'll need cash and where cards work in Gabon.
Credit card acceptance
LowCash essential for most transactions. Cards accepted at major hotels and some upscale businesses.
You'll need cash for
- • Most restaurants
- • Transport
- • Markets
- • Smaller hotels
- • Local shops
Cards usually accepted
- • Major hotels in Libreville
- • Some international restaurants
- • Select businesses
💰 Cheapest banks for foreign cards
These banks charge the lowest fees for withdrawals with foreign cards.
| Bank | ATM Fee | Est. Cost | Branches | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGFI Bank | 3,500-5,000 XAF | 0% | Visa/MC rate | ~6.00 USD | 25 | Largest bank in Gabon |
| UGB (Union Gabonaise de Banque) | 3,500-5,000 XAF | 0% | Visa/MC rate | ~6.00 USD | 20 | Good coverage |
📍 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGFI Bank | 3,500-5,000 XAF | 0% | Visa/MC rate | ~6.00 USD | 25 | Best coverage |
| UGB | 3,500-5,000 XAF | 0% | Visa/MC rate | ~6.00 USD | 20 | Major cities |
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