ATM Fees in Tunisia
Tunisian Dinar (TND) • Updated April 2026
Tunisia is affordable with moderate card acceptance. TND is closed currency - only exchange in Tunisia. Star Wars filming locations in the Sahara. Bargaining expected in souks.
Tips for Tunisia
- • TND is closed currency
- • Keep exchange receipts
- • Bargain in souks
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- • French widely spoken
- • Declare any foreign currency exceeding 5,000 TND equivalent upon arrival to avoid issues at departure
Airport tips
- • Exchange at airport or banks
- • Keep receipts for reconversion
- • Taxis need cash
Closed Currency Warning: Strictly Illegal
Strictness: Very High
It is a criminal offense to export any amount of Tunisian currency. Police and customs often ask travelers to show their wallets or declare they have zero Dinar before passing security. You must exchange all cash before passing passport control, and you generally need the original exchange receipt to convert it back to foreign currency.
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 Tunisia, per person.
Backpacker
Hostels, street food, public transport
TND/day
≈ $24.08-53.32 USD
Mid-range
Hotels, restaurants, mix of transport
TND/day
≈ $75.68-158 USD
Luxury
Premium hotels, fine dining, private transport
TND/day
≈ $217-430 USD
Cash vs card acceptance
Where you'll need cash and where cards work in Tunisia.
Credit card acceptance
ModerateCards at hotels and restaurants. Cash for souks.
You'll need cash for
- • Souks
- • Local transport
- • Small shops
- • Tips
Cards usually accepted
- • Hotels
- • Restaurants
- • Larger shops
💰 Cheapest banks for foreign cards
These banks charge the lowest fees for withdrawals with foreign cards.
| Bank | ATM Fee | Est. Cost | Branches | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIAT | 5 TND | 0% | Visa/MC rate | ~2.00 USD | 150 | Major bank |
| Banque de Tunisie | 5 TND | 0% | Visa/MC rate | ~2.00 USD | 100 | Reliable |
📍 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIAT | 5 TND | 0% | Visa/MC rate | ~2.00 USD | 150 | Best coverage |
| Banque de Tunisie | 5 TND | 0% | Visa/MC rate | ~2.00 USD | 100 | Good option |