Money and duty free for Serbia

Currency and Money

Currency information

Serbian Dinar (RSD; symbol дин.) = 100 para. Banknotes are in denominations of дин.5000, 2000, 1000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of дин.20, 10, 5, 2 and 1.

Credit cards

Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in Belgrade, Novi Sad and other larger towns and cities, particularly in hotels, restaurants, supermarkets and shopping centres. Visa and Mastercard are the most commonly accepted cards, while American Express is less widely used. Contactless payment is common, and mobile payment services such as Apple Pay and Google Pay are increasingly accepted in urban areas.

Cash remains important in smaller towns, local markets, cafés and some rural areas, where card facilities may be limited. It is advisable to carry some Serbian dinars for smaller purchases and transport.

ATM

ATMs are widely available in Belgrade, Novi Sad, Niš and other urban areas, as well as in most towns. International debit and credit cards are generally accepted at bank-operated ATMs. Withdrawal fees may apply depending on the local bank and the traveller's home bank.

ATMs are less common in remote rural and mountainous areas, so travellers visiting smaller villages or national parks should carry sufficient cash. As with anywhere, caution is advisable when using isolated ATMs late at night.

Banking hours

Mon to Fri, 08:00 or 09:00 to 16:00 or 17:00. Some branches in larger cities and shopping centres may open on Saturdays.

Currency restrictions

There are no restrictions on the import or export of foreign currency into Serbia, though amounts exceeding €10,000 (or equivalent) must be declared to customs on arrival or departure.

Serbia duty free

Overview

Travellers entering Serbia are subject to the following duty-free allowances:

• Tobacco products: 50 cigarettes or 25 cigarillos or 10 cigars or 50g of tobacco, or a proportional combination of these. Tobacco for oral use (snus) is prohibited.
• Alcoholic beverages: 1L of spirits, plus 1L of still wine.
• Perfume: 1 bottle of perfume (up to 50ml) and/or 1 bottle of eau de toilette (up to 25ml).

Duty-free allowances are subject to change, sometimes at short notice due to policy updates or external factors. Information is correct at the time of writing; travellers should verify current allowances with official customs authorities before departure. We accept no liability for any inconvenience or loss arising from changes to these regulations.

Banned Imports

Prohibited items include tobacco for oral use (snus). Restricted items requiring permits include works of art, drones, and weapons. Travellers may bring medicines for personal use for up to 15 days, but if the quantity exceeds one package (up to 30 dosage units) or contains psychoactive substances, a prescription is required. This list is not exhaustive. Travellers should consult the Customs Administration for current regulations.

Banned Exports

Prohibited exports include narcotics, endangered species and their products, and cultural artefacts of historical significance without authorisation. Export of firearms, ammunition, and precious metals is subject to licensing. This list is not exhaustive. Travellers should consult the Customs Administration for the most up-to-date information.