ATM Fees in Syria
Syrian Pound (SYP) • Updated April 2026
Travel is possible but strictly controlled via guided tours. Credit cards are useless. Bring pristine USD. No international banking access due to sanctions and conflict.
Tips for Syria
- • Foreign cards DO NOT WORK
- • Bring pristine USD cash (no marks, folds, or stamps)
- • Travel strictly controlled via guided tours
- • Sanctions affect all banking
- • 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
- • Damascus airport - bring USD
- • No international banking
- • Special visa required
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 Syria, per person.
Backpacker
Hostels, street food, public transport
SYP/day
≈ $45.00-115 USD
Mid-range
Hotels, restaurants, mix of transport
SYP/day
≈ $125-265 USD
Luxury
Premium hotels, fine dining, private transport
SYP/day
≈ $295-610 USD
Cash vs card acceptance
Where you'll need cash and where cards work in Syria.
Credit card acceptance
NoneNo international banking. 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 |