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Money, cards and tipping in Serbia
RSDDinar
Money in Serbia
Mixed: cards and cash Serbian dinar (RSD). Cards and contactless widely accepted in cities; rents are often quoted in euros but paid in dinars. Exchange offices give good rates. US$1 ≈ din104.21 (03 Oct 2026).
Key facts
- Tipping: Round up in cafés and taxis; about 10% in restaurants for good service.
- ATMs: Many ATMs charge foreign cards a fee; decline conversion. Euros swapped at a menjačnica often work out cheaper.
- Paying by phone: Apple Pay and Google Pay work on contactless terminals; local IPS QR payments need a Serbian bank account.
- Price level: about 45% of US prices (World Bank PPP).
Cash or card, by place
| Place | Cards | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Belgrade | Cards almost everywhere | Cards and contactless are widely accepted; carry some dinars for markets, small kiosks and kafanas. |
| Novi Sad | Cards almost everywhere | Cards accepted nearly everywhere; keep small dinar notes for markets, kiosks and some taxis. |
| Niš | Mixed: cards and cash | Cards accepted in shops and restaurants; carry cash for markets, small grills and local buses. |
| Zlatibor | Mixed: cards and cash | Cards accepted in hotels and most restaurants; carry dinars for markets, small cafés, taxis and ski rental. |
Quick answers
Do you tip in Serbia?
Round up in cafés and taxis; about 10% in restaurants for good service.
Is Serbia cashless?
Mixed: cards and cash. Serbian dinar (RSD). Cards and contactless widely accepted in cities; rents are often quoted in euros but paid in dinars. Exchange offices give good rates.
What currency does Serbia use?
The Dinar (RSD). US$1 ≈ din104.21 (03 Oct 2026).
Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Serbia
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia
- Speedtest Global Index: Serbia
- EF English Proficiency Index 2025: Serbia
- World Bank open data
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