ATM Fees in South Sudan
South Sudanese Pound (SSP) • Updated April 2026
South Sudan has no reliable banking infrastructure for foreigners. USD cash is essential. Extremely limited services. Travel requires special arrangements and caution.
Tips for South Sudan
- • USD cash essential
- • No international banking
- • Extremely limited infrastructure
- • Security situation is critical
- • Travel requires careful planning
- • US Dollar bills must be the 'Blue' new design (post-2013) and in absolutely perfect condition. Older or worn bills are rejected everywhere
Airport tips
- • Juba airport - bring USD
- • No reliable ATMs
- • Security essential
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 South Sudan, per person.
Backpacker
Hostels, street food, public transport
SSP/day
≈ $100-220 USD
Mid-range
Hotels, restaurants, mix of transport
SSP/day
≈ $240-490 USD
Luxury
Premium hotels, fine dining, private transport
SSP/day
≈ $520-980 USD
Cash vs card acceptance
Where you'll need cash and where cards work in South Sudan.
Credit card acceptance
NoneNo banking for foreigners. USD cash only.
You'll need cash for
- • Everything
Cards usually accepted
- • Nothing
💰 Cheapest banks for foreign cards
These banks charge the lowest fees for withdrawals with foreign cards.
| Bank | ATM Fee | Est. Cost | Branches | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | No international banking |
📍 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | Bring USD cash |
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