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Money in Serbia: Dinar, Cards, ATMs & Tipping
What to pay with, where to get cash and how much to tip.
Quick answer
Serbia uses the dinar (RSD); roughly 117 RSD = €1. Cards work in most hotels, restaurants and shops in cities; carry some cash for markets, bakeries, the Tesla Museum and the countryside. Tip about 10% in restaurants.
Quick facts
- Currency
- Serbian dinar (RSD)
- Euros
- Not official; accepted in some places, change in dinars
- Cards
- Widely accepted in cities
- Tipping
- Around 10% in restaurants
- Last checked
- 27 Oct 2026
Cash or card?
In cities, cards (Visa, Mastercard) work in most hotels, restaurants, shops and taxis booked by app. Carry cash for markets, bakeries, small cafés, some museums (the Nikola Tesla Museum is cash only), the airport taxi voucher desk and the countryside.
ATMs and exchange offices
ATMs are everywhere in cities. Exchange offices (menjačnica) usually give better rates than banks or airport counters and don’t charge commission; compare the posted rates. Always choose to be charged in dinars, not in your home currency, when a card machine asks.
Tipping
- Restaurants: around 10% for good service
- Cafés: round up
- Taxis: round up
What things cost
See our real prices guide for coffee, meals, transport and hotels.
Tip: When an ATM asks whether to charge you in your home currency or in dinars, always choose RSD. Keep some small notes for markets, bakeries and taxis.
Frequently asked questions
What currency does Serbia use?
The Serbian dinar (RSD).
Can I use euros in Serbia?
Sometimes, but at a poor rate and with change in dinars. Pay in dinars.
How much should I tip in Serbia?
About 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere.
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