ATM Fees in Suriname
Surinamese Dollar (SRD) • Updated April 2026
Suriname has limited card acceptance. Cash is preferred for most transactions. ATMs available in Paramaribo but often run out of cash. EUR and USD can be exchanged. Bring backup cash.
Tips for Suriname
- • Cash preferred for most transactions
- • Cards at some hotels in Paramaribo
- • EUR and USD easy to exchange
- • DSB and Hakrinbank have ATMs
- • Remote areas have no banking
- • ATMs often run out of cash. Exchange USD/EUR cash at 'Cambios' (exchange houses) for better rates than banks
Airport tips
- • Paramaribo airport has ATMs
- • Get cash for transport
- • EUR/USD 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 Suriname, per person.
Backpacker
Hostels, street food, public transport
SRD/day
≈ $6.13-16.00 USD
Mid-range
Hotels, restaurants, mix of transport
SRD/day
≈ $19.46-42.65 USD
Luxury
Premium hotels, fine dining, private transport
SRD/day
≈ $50.65-109 USD
Cash vs card acceptance
Where you'll need cash and where cards work in Suriname.
Credit card acceptance
LowCash economy. Cards at select hotels only.
You'll need cash for
- • Most restaurants
- • Transport
- • Markets
- • Outside Paramaribo
Cards usually accepted
- • Some hotels in Paramaribo
- • Rare exceptions
💰 Cheapest banks for foreign cards
These banks charge the lowest fees for withdrawals with foreign cards.
| Bank | ATM Fee | Est. Cost | Branches | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSB | 15-30 SRD | 0% | Visa/MC rate | ~3.00 USD | 15 | Best option |
| Hakrinbank | 15-30 SRD | 0% | Visa/MC rate | ~3.00 USD | 12 | 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSB | 15-30 SRD | 0% | Visa/MC rate | ~3.00 USD | 15 | Best coverage |
| Hakrinbank | 15-30 SRD | 0% | Visa/MC rate | ~3.00 USD | 12 | Available |