ATM Fees in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistani Manat (TMT) • Updated April 2026
Turkmenistan is one of world's most isolated countries. Tourism highly controlled. Must travel with guide. Bring all cash needed in USD. Cards don't work.
Tips for Turkmenistan
- • Must travel with registered guide
- • Bring USD cash
- • Cards DO NOT work
- • Photography restricted
- • Apply for visa well in advance
- • US Dollar bills must be the new 'blue' design and in pristine condition. Any mark or tear will be rejected
Airport tips
- • No usable ATMs for foreigners
- • Bring all USD needed
- • Exchange at official places only
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 Turkmenistan, per person.
Backpacker
Hostels, street food, public transport
TMT/day
≈ $65.53-151 USD
Mid-range
Hotels, restaurants, mix of transport
TMT/day
≈ $185-413 USD
Luxury
Premium hotels, fine dining, private transport
TMT/day
≈ $484-969 USD
Cash vs card acceptance
Where you'll need cash and where cards work in Turkmenistan.
Credit card acceptance
NoneBring all cash in USD.
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 | Cards don't work - bring USD |
📍 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 cash |