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Money, cards and tipping in Tunisia

Capital: TunisArabic, FrenchUpdated October 2026

TNDDinar

Money in Tunisia

Mostly cash Cards work in big hotels and some restaurants; cash is needed in medinas, taxis, and small shops. The dinar cannot be bought abroad. US$1 ≈ DT2.97 (03 Oct 2026).

Key facts

Tipping: 5-10% in restaurants if service is not included; small coins for porters and guides.
ATMs: ATMs accept foreign cards with fees; limits are often around 400-600 TND per withdrawal, so withdraw regularly and keep cash.
Paying by phone: Local mobile wallets exist but need a Tunisian bank; Apple and Google Pay are rarely accepted.
Price level: about 30% of US prices (World Bank PPP).

Cash or card, by place

Place	Cards	Notes
Tunis	Mostly cash	Cards work at big hotels, malls and some restaurants; cash for taxis, markets and cafés. Foreign cards are accepted but ATM limits are low.
Djerba	Mostly cash	Cards at resorts and some restaurants; cash for taxis, markets and small cafés. ATMs in Houmt Souk and Midoun.
Hammamet	Mostly cash	Cards at hotels and some restaurants; cash for taxis, markets and cafés. ATMs in town and malls.
Sousse	Mostly cash	Cards at hotels and some restaurants; cash for taxis, markets and cafés. ATMs in the center and Port El Kantaoui.
Sidi Bou Said	Mostly cash	Cards at some cafés and boutique hotels; cash for small cafés, shops and taxis. ATMs near the TGM station.
Monastir	Mostly cash	Cards work in big hotels and some restaurants; cash is needed in the medina, taxis and small shops. Withdraw regularly.
Tozeur	Mostly cash	Hotels and some restaurants take cards; cash for taxis, souks, guides and small shops. ATMs run out of cash in busy periods.

Quick answers

Do you tip in Tunisia?

5-10% in restaurants if service is not included; small coins for porters and guides.

Is Tunisia cashless?

Mostly cash. Cards work in big hotels and some restaurants; cash is needed in medinas, taxis, and small shops. The dinar cannot be bought abroad.

What currency does Tunisia use?

The Dinar (TND). US$1 ≈ DT2.97 (03 Oct 2026).

Sources

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