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Bosnia and Herzegovina
Money

Money

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Currency

Bosnia and Herzegovina Konvertibilna Marka (BAM; symbol KM) = 100 feninga. Notes are in denominations of KM200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 and 50 feninga. Coins are available in denominations of KM2 and 1, and 50, 20 and 10 feninga. Some Euro notes (but not coins) are widely accepted.

Currency Exchange

The Euro and US Dollar are the preferred foreign currencies. The Pound Sterling is rarely used. Some shops will accept Euro cash for payment on a 2KM = 1 Euro basis.

Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs

Credit cards are generally accepted in top hotels and restaurants, and some gift shops. ATMs are becoming increasingly common in cities like Sarajevo, Mostar and Banja Luka, and even smaller towns. However, an emergency supply of cash is still advisable.

Traveller's Cheques

Bosnia and Herzegovina is mostly a cash-only economy and traveller's cheques are exchanged only at select banks.

Currency Restrictions

Restrictions apply.

Banking Hours

Mon-Fri 0800-1900.

Exchange Rate Indicators

Date Apr 09
£1.00= KM2.17
$1.00= KM1.47
€1.00= KM1.96

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