ATM Fees in Yemen
Yemeni Rial / US Dollar (YER/USD) • Updated April 2026
Mainland Yemen remains in conflict, but Socotra Island is open to tourism via specific charter flights. The economy is cash-only (USD). There are no working ATMs for foreign cards. Travel requires a pre-arranged visa and guided tour.
Tips for Yemen
- • Socotra is the only safe tourist zone
- • Bring 100% of your budget in USD cash
- • USD bills must be 'blue' (post-2013) and pristine
- • Credit cards are not accepted anywhere
- • Visa must be arranged by tour agency ($150)
- • Flights operate from Abu Dhabi or Cairo
- • Socotra requires a separate visa and specific flight arrangements
Airport tips
- • Socotra airport has no ATMs
- • Visa paper is issued on arrival (pre-approval required)
- • Baggage handling is manual
- • Bring snacks/water for delays
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 Yemen, per person.
Backpacker
Hostels, street food, public transport
YER/USD/day
≈ $150-200 USD
Mid-range
Hotels, restaurants, mix of transport
YER/USD/day
≈ $250-400 USD
Luxury
Premium hotels, fine dining, private transport
YER/USD/day
≈ $500-800 USD
Cash vs card acceptance
Where you'll need cash and where cards work in Yemen.
Credit card acceptance
None100% Cash Economy. You must bring all cash needed for the entire trip.
You'll need cash for
- • Tips ($100-200 per week)
- • Souvenirs (Dragon's blood, honey)
- • Extra drinks/snacks
- • Visa fee ($150)
Cards usually accepted
- • Nowhere
💰 Cheapest banks for foreign cards
These banks charge the lowest fees for withdrawals with foreign cards.
| Bank | ATM Fee | Est. Cost | Branches | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No International Banking | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | Foreign cards do not work in Yemeni ATMs |
📍 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurimi Bank | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0 | Useful for Western Union only, not ATMs |