Middle East

Money, cards and tipping in Jordan

Capital: AmmanArabic, EnglishUpdated October 2026

JODDinar

Money in Jordan

Mixed: cards and cash Cards work in hotels, malls, supermarkets and bigger restaurants in Amman and Aqaba. Cash is still needed for taxis, small eateries, markets and many camps. US$1 ≈ JD0.71 (03 Oct 2026).

Key facts

Tipping: Expected in tourism: about 10% in restaurants (check for a service charge), tips for guides and drivers; round up taxis.
ATMs: ATMs in all towns; most charge a fee for foreign cards. Fewer in Wadi Rum and rural areas.
Paying by phone: Apple Pay and Google Pay work at contactless terminals in Amman; local CliQ needs a Jordanian account.
Price level: about 42% of US prices (World Bank PPP).

Cash or card, by place

Place	Cards	Notes
Petra	Mixed: cards and cash	Cards work in hotels and bigger restaurants. Carry cash for taxis, small cafés, tips and the Petra gate on busy days.
Amman	Mixed: cards and cash	Cards work in hotels, malls and bigger restaurants. Cash is still needed for taxis, falafel shops, markets and many cafés.
Wadi Rum	Mostly cash	Mostly cash in the village and camps. Some larger camps take cards; bring enough JOD from Aqaba or Amman.
Dead Sea	Mixed: cards and cash	Resorts accept cards. Cash is needed at public beaches, small shops and taxis.
Aqaba	Mixed: cards and cash	Cards work in hotels and bigger restaurants. Carry cash for taxis, markets and small cafés.
Madaba	Mixed: cards and cash	Cards work in hotels and bigger restaurants. Taxis, bakeries, small cafés and many shops are cash only; ATMs are in the center.

Quick answers

Do you tip in Jordan?

Expected in tourism: about 10% in restaurants (check for a service charge), tips for guides and drivers; round up taxis.

Is Jordan cashless?

Mixed: cards and cash. Cards work in hotels, malls, supermarkets and bigger restaurants in Amman and Aqaba. Cash is still needed for taxis, small eateries, markets and many camps.

What currency does Jordan use?

The Dinar (JOD). US$1 ≈ JD0.71 (03 Oct 2026).

Sources

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