ATM Fees in North Macedonia
Macedonian Denar (MKD) β’ Updated April 2026
North Macedonia has growing card acceptance in Skopje and tourist areas. Cash still commonly used. ATMs available in cities. Very affordable destination.
Tips for North Macedonia
- β’ Cards increasingly accepted in Skopje
- β’ Cash useful for smaller towns
- β’ Halkbank and Komercijalna Banka have ATMs
- β’ Very budget-friendly destination
- β’ EUR sometimes accepted in tourist areas
Airport tips
- β’ Skopje airport has ATMs
- β’ Get cash for taxis
- β’ Cards work at airport
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 North Macedonia, per person.
Backpacker
Hostels, street food, public transport
MKD/day
β $31.23-71.91 USD
Mid-range
Hotels, restaurants, mix of transport
MKD/day
β $87.05-176 USD
Luxury
Premium hotels, fine dining, private transport
MKD/day
β $227-473 USD
Cash vs card acceptance
Where you'll need cash and where cards work in North Macedonia.
Credit card acceptance
ModerateGrowing acceptance in cities. Cash still useful.
You'll need cash for
- β’ Small restaurants
- β’ Markets
- β’ Taxis
- β’ Rural areas
Cards usually accepted
- β’ Hotels
- β’ Larger restaurants
- β’ Supermarkets
- β’ Shopping centers
π° Cheapest banks for foreign cards
These banks charge the lowest fees for withdrawals with foreign cards.
| Bank | ATM Fee | Est. Cost | Branches | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halkbank | 0-100 MKD | 0% | Visa/MC rate | 0 USD | 50 | Good option |
| Komercijalna Banka | 0-100 MKD | 0% | Visa/MC rate | 0 USD | 45 | Available |
| Stopanska Banka | 100-200 MKD | 0% | Visa/MC rate | ~2.00 USD | 40 | Nationwide |
π 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halkbank | 0-100 MKD | 0% | Visa/MC rate | 0 USD | 50 | Best coverage |
| Komercijalna Banka | 0-100 MKD | 0% | Visa/MC rate | 0 USD | 45 | Good network |
| Stopanska Banka | 100-200 MKD | 0% | Visa/MC rate | ~2.00 USD | 40 | Available |