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  • πŸ‡§πŸ‡¦ Bosnia and Herzegovina: bunq Community Travel Tips

✈️ Heading to Bosnia and Herzegovina? We've gathered some tips from the bunq community to make sure your trip is the smoothest it can be. 😎

Check them out below! 🌈 πŸ‘‡


Using your card

πŸ’³ Do I need cash in Bosnia and Herzegovina, or can I use my card everywhere? It's a cash - only economy, so make sure you take enough!

πŸ’° What currency do they use here?

The currency here is Convertible mark. The symbol is KM or BAM.

🏧 Which ATM’s can I use for free?

The bunq community has reported free withdrawals at these ATMs.

  • Addiko Bank
  • Nova Banka
  • Sberbank
  • UniCredit Bank

πŸ’΅ If I want cash, how much should I take out of an ATM?

400 BAM should be enough for a few days.

πŸ’³ Should I choose local currency or Euros when paying?

If you're asked to choose between local currency and Euros, always choose local currency.

That way bunq does the conversion for you, and you get to take advantage of the best rates with bunq ZeroFX.


Staying connected

πŸ“± Can I roam, or should I get a local SIM?

Most EU mobile plans will charge you for roaming.

If you want to get a local SIM card, you can learn about your options here.


Useful things to know

πŸ’β€β™€οΈ How does tipping work?

It is common to leave a 10-15% tip.

🍺 How much does a 0.5L beer cost?

€1,30

🍽 How much does an average meal cost?

€3,60

🚨 What’s the emergency number?

112

πŸ”Œ What type of plug do they use?

This one! It’s the standard European plug.

πŸš— What side of the road do they drive on?

They drive on the right side of the road here.

πŸ—Ί How do I navigate my way around?

Google and Apple Maps both work well here.

Otherwise, we recommend Rome2Rio as the best way to find out how to get anywhere. It even tells you the cost of each option. πŸ™Œ

πŸ‘€ Any other good tips?

If you are in the mood for History and Culture, visit the Sarajevo War Tunnel.



If you've been to Bosnia and Herzegovina πŸ‡§πŸ‡¦ share your experience! The following would be really useful for other bunqers to know:

  • Which ATMs are free to use?
  • What card should I use and where?
  • Any other info you think may be useful.

Share your experience with us in the comments below! 🌈 πŸ‘‡

    3 years later

    UniCredit bank does not allow free withdrawals but Nova Banka still does.

      5 months later

      @bunq#119027 Addiko wanted to charge me 10KM for a withdrawal so I don’t think it’s free anymore. Sberbank is now called Atos but still offers free withdrawals!

        a year later

        @bunq#119027 as of January of 2024, Nova Banka is taking 15.00BAM for withdrawal.

          Is there anno 2024 an update if there are still "any" banks left with free withdrawls?

            10 months later
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