ATM Fees in Jordan
Jordanian Dinar (JOD) • Updated April 2026
Jordan has good card acceptance in cities and tourist sites. Cash is useful for markets and smaller establishments. ATMs widely available. The Dinar is a strong currency pegged to USD.
Tips for Jordan
- • Cards accepted at hotels and tourist sites
- • Cash useful for souks and local restaurants
- • Jordan Pass often required - buy online with card
- • ATMs widespread in Amman and tourist areas
- • Dinar is expensive - budget accordingly
Airport tips
- • Queen Alia airport has multiple ATMs
- • Get cash for taxi if not pre-arranged
- • Airport exchange rates are acceptable
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 Jordan, per person.
Backpacker
Hostels, street food, public transport
JOD/day
≈ $53.60-116 USD
Mid-range
Hotels, restaurants, mix of transport
JOD/day
≈ $162-324 USD
Luxury
Premium hotels, fine dining, private transport
JOD/day
≈ $437-874 USD
Cash vs card acceptance
Where you'll need cash and where cards work in Jordan.
Credit card acceptance
Moderate to HighGood card acceptance in tourist areas. Cash useful for local markets and transport.
You'll need cash for
- • Souks
- • Local restaurants
- • Taxis
- • Tips
- • Small shops
Cards usually accepted
- • Hotels
- • Tourist restaurants
- • Petra visitor center
- • Car rentals
- • Supermarkets
💰 Cheapest banks for foreign cards
These banks charge the lowest fees for withdrawals with foreign cards.
| Bank | ATM Fee | Est. Cost | Branches | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arab Bank | 3-5 JOD | 0% | Visa/MC rate | ~4.00 USD | 100 | Largest network |
| Cairo Amman Bank | 3-5 JOD | 0% | Visa/MC rate | ~4.00 USD | 80 | Good coverage |
| Bank of Jordan | 3-5 JOD | 0% | Visa/MC rate | ~4.00 USD | 60 | Available |
📍 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arab Bank | 3-5 JOD | 0% | Visa/MC rate | ~4.00 USD | 100 | Best coverage |
| Cairo Amman Bank | 3-5 JOD | 0% | Visa/MC rate | ~4.00 USD | 80 | Major cities |
| Bank of Jordan | 3-5 JOD | 0% | Visa/MC rate | ~4.00 USD | 60 | Urban areas |
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