ATM Fees in Vatican City
Euro (EUR) • Updated April 2026
Vatican City uses the Euro. Very small - can visit in half a day. Book St. Peter's and Sistine Chapel tickets in advance. Part of Rome visit.
Tips for Vatican City
- • Uses Euro like Italy
- • Book tickets online in advance
- • Dress modestly - enforced
- • Best visited early morning
Airport tips
- • Use Rome airports (FCO/CIA)
- • Take train/bus to Rome
- • Vatican is in central Rome
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 Vatican City, per person.
Backpacker
Hostels, street food, public transport
EUR/day
≈ $46.68-87.53 USD
Mid-range
Hotels, restaurants, mix of transport
EUR/day
≈ $99.20-175 USD
Luxury
Premium hotels, fine dining, private transport
EUR/day
≈ $198-385 USD
Cash vs card acceptance
Where you'll need cash and where cards work in Vatican City.
Credit card acceptance
GoodCards accepted at Vatican Museums. Cash for vendors. ATMs inside the Vatican Museums and Post Office are accessible to tourists.
You'll need cash for
- • Street vendors
- • Small purchases
- • Donations
Cards usually accepted
- • Vatican Museums
- • Gift shops
- • Restaurants nearby
💰 Cheapest banks for foreign cards
These banks charge the lowest fees for withdrawals with foreign cards.
| Bank | ATM Fee | Est. Cost | Branches | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vatican Museums ATM | 0-2 EUR | 0% | Visa/MC rate | 0 USD | 1 | Inside Vatican Museums |
| Use Rome ATMs | 0-2 EUR | 0% | Visa/MC rate | 0 USD | 0 | Nearby in Rome |
📍 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vatican Museums ATM | 0-2 EUR | 0% | Visa/MC rate | 0 USD | 1 | Convenient inside |
| Use Rome ATMs | 0-2 EUR | 0% | Visa/MC rate | 0 USD | 0 | Withdraw in Rome |