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    ATM Fee Guide
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    ATM Fees in Iran

    Iranian Rial (IRR) • Updated April 2026

    Due to international sanctions, foreign cards DO NOT WORK in Iran. You must bring all money in cash (EUR or USD) and exchange locally. However, tourists can now get pre-paid Iranian debit cards (like Mah Card) to use local ATMs and POS terminals.

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    Tips for Iran

    • • Foreign cards DO NOT WORK - bring all cash needed
    • • Consider ordering a tourist debit card (e.g., Mah Card or Daric Card) to use local ATMs and POS terminals
    • • Bring EUR or USD in pristine condition
    • • Exchange at licensed exchange offices (sarafi)
    • • Prices often quoted in Tomans (1 Toman = 10 Rial)
    • • Plan your cash needs carefully before arrival
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    Airport tips

    • • Airport exchange rates are poor
    • • Exchange only small amount at airport
    • • Find sarafi in cities for better rates
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    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 Iran, per person.

    Your currency:

    Backpacker

    Hostels, street food, public transport

    3,100,000-6,300,000 IRR

    IRR/day

    🏨 Accommodation1,500,000-3,000,000 IRR
    🍜 Food & drinks800,000-1,500,000 IRR
    🚌 Transport300,000-800,000 IRR
    🎟️ Activities500,000-1,000,000 IRR

    ≈ $2.36-4.79 USD

    Mid-range

    Hotels, restaurants, mix of transport

    9,500,000-19,000,000 IRR

    IRR/day

    🏨 Accommodation5,000,000-10,000,000 IRR
    🍜 Food & drinks2,000,000-4,000,000 IRR
    🚌 Transport1,000,000-2,000,000 IRR
    🎟️ Activities1,500,000-3,000,000 IRR

    ≈ $7.22-14.43 USD

    Luxury

    Premium hotels, fine dining, private transport

    27,000,000-54,000,000 IRR

    IRR/day

    🏨 Accommodation15,000,000-30,000,000 IRR
    🍜 Food & drinks5,000,000-10,000,000 IRR
    🚌 Transport3,000,000-6,000,000 IRR
    🎟️ Activities4,000,000-8,000,000 IRR

    ≈ $20.51-41.02 USD

    Cash vs card acceptance

    Where you'll need cash and where cards work in Iran.

    Credit card acceptance

    None for foreigners

    International cards do not work due to sanctions. Bring all cash needed for your trip.

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    You'll need cash for

    • • Everything
    • • Hotels
    • • Restaurants
    • • Transport
    • • Shops
    • • Attractions
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    Cards usually accepted

    • • Nothing for foreign cards

    💰 Cheapest banks for foreign cards

    These banks charge the lowest fees for withdrawals with foreign cards.

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    📍 Most widely available ATMs

    Sorted by number of ATM locations. More branches means easier access, but fees may be higher.

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