ATM Fees in Zimbabwe
US Dollar / ZiG (Zimbabwe Gold) (USD/ZiG) • Updated April 2026
New currency ZiG (Zimbabwe Gold) introduced April 2024. However, USD cash is still king for tourists. Victoria Falls is major draw. Bring USD cash in small bills. Improving tourism infrastructure.
Tips for Zimbabwe
- • USD is main currency for tourists
- • Bring small USD bills
- • Victoria Falls main attraction
- • ZiG currency introduced 2024 but USD preferred
- • Safari options excellent
- • Do not rely on ATMs for USD. They frequently dispense only local ZiG or are empty. Bring all USD cash needed.
Airport tips
- • Victoria Falls airport has ATMs
- • Bring USD cash - ATMs unreliable
- • Visa on arrival available
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 Zimbabwe, per person.
Backpacker
Hostels, street food, public transport
USD/ZiG/day
≈ $65.00-165 USD
Mid-range
Hotels, restaurants, mix of transport
USD/ZiG/day
≈ $230-530 USD
Luxury
Premium hotels, fine dining, private transport
USD/ZiG/day
≈ $730-1,800 USD
Cash vs card acceptance
Where you'll need cash and where cards work in Zimbabwe.
Credit card acceptance
ModerateUSD cash preferred. Cards at hotels and lodges. Satellite internet is improving connectivity in remote areas.
You'll need cash for
- • Small purchases
- • Local transport
- • Markets
- • Tips
Cards usually accepted
- • Hotels
- • Safari lodges
- • Some restaurants
- • Tourist attractions
💰 Cheapest banks for foreign cards
These banks charge the lowest fees for withdrawals with foreign cards.
| Bank | ATM Fee | Est. Cost | Branches | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBZ Bank | 3 USD | 0% | Visa/MC rate | ~3.00 USD | 60 | Major bank - may dispense ZiG only |
| Stanbic Zimbabwe | 3 USD | 0% | Visa/MC rate | ~3.00 USD | 30 | Reliable but check currency availability |
📍 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBZ Bank | 3 USD | 0% | Visa/MC rate | ~3.00 USD | 60 | Most branches - may dispense ZiG only |
| Stanbic Zimbabwe | 3 USD | 0% | Visa/MC rate | ~3.00 USD | 30 | Good option |
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