ATM Fees in Haiti
Haitian Gourde (HTG) • Updated April 2026
Haiti is heavily cash-based with very limited card acceptance. ATMs are scarce and often unreliable. USD is widely accepted alongside the local Gourde. Bring sufficient US dollars.
Tips for Haiti
- • Bring plenty of US dollars in cash
- • ATMs unreliable and often empty
- • Cards rarely accepted outside top hotels
- • USD preferred for larger transactions
- • Security is a major concern - be discreet with cash
Airport tips
- • Port-au-Prince airport has limited ATMs
- • Arrive with USD cash
- • Exchange only what you need
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 Haiti, per person.
Backpacker
Hostels, street food, public transport
HTG/day
≈ $13.00-25.99 USD
Mid-range
Hotels, restaurants, mix of transport
HTG/day
≈ $41.28-81.80 USD
Luxury
Premium hotels, fine dining, private transport
HTG/day
≈ $130-260 USD
Cash vs card acceptance
Where you'll need cash and where cards work in Haiti.
Credit card acceptance
Very LowCash is king in Haiti. Card acceptance is extremely limited. USD widely accepted.
You'll need cash for
- • Almost everything
- • Local transport
- • Markets
- • Restaurants
- • Small hotels
Cards usually accepted
- • Top international hotels
- • Some upscale restaurants
- • Large supermarkets in Port-au-Prince
💰 Cheapest banks for foreign cards
These banks charge the lowest fees for withdrawals with foreign cards.
| Bank | ATM Fee | Est. Cost | Branches | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unibank | 200-300 HTG | 3% | 3-4% | ~5.00 USD | 40 | Largest network |
| Sogebank | 200-300 HTG | 3% | 3-4% | ~5.00 USD | 30 | Major bank |
| BNC | 250-350 HTG | 3% | 3-4% | ~6.00 USD | 25 | State bank |
📍 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unibank | 200-300 HTG | 3% | 3-4% | ~5.00 USD | 40 | Best coverage |
| Sogebank | 200-300 HTG | 3% | 3-4% | ~5.00 USD | 30 | Major cities |
| BNC | 250-350 HTG | 3% | 3-4% | ~6.00 USD | 25 | Government bank |