ATM Fees in Sudan
Sudanese Pound (SDG) • Updated April 2026
Sudan has no international banking access due to sanctions. Foreign cards do not work. USD cash is essential. Very limited infrastructure. Travel requires special arrangements.
Tips for Sudan
- • Foreign cards DO NOT WORK
- • USD cash essential
- • Bring all cash you'll need
- • No international banking
- • Exchange at licensed dealers
- • 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
- • Khartoum airport - bring USD
- • No ATMs for foreigners
- • Exchange available
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 Sudan, per person.
Backpacker
Hostels, street food, public transport
SDG/day
≈ $53.00-135 USD
Mid-range
Hotels, restaurants, mix of transport
SDG/day
≈ $145-310 USD
Luxury
Premium hotels, fine dining, private transport
SDG/day
≈ $320-650 USD
Cash vs card acceptance
Where you'll need cash and where cards work in Sudan.
Credit card acceptance
NoneDue to sanctions, foreign cards don't work. Bring USD cash.
You'll need cash for
- • Everything
Cards usually accepted
- • Nothing for foreigners
💰 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 | Foreign cards don't work |
📍 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 |