✈️ Heading to Botswana? We've gathered some tips from the bunq community to make sure your trip is the smoothest it can be. 😎
Check them out below! 🌈 👇
Using your card
💳 Do I need cash in Botswana, or can I use my card everywhere?
Most places take cards, however smaller shops may require cash. Make sure you always carry some on you.
💰 What currency do they use here?
The currency here is Botswana pula. The symbol is P or BWP.
🏧 Which ATM’s can I use for free?
The bunq community hasn't reported reported any free ATM's here yet. If you find one, help other bunqers by sharing it here!
💵 If I want cash, how much should I take out of an ATM?
600 BWP should be enough for a few days, since you can use your card for nearly everything.
💳 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
📱 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
💁♀️ How does tipping work?
Tipping is an unusual practice. But if you find the service above average, it is acceptable.
🍺 How much does a 0.5L beer cost?
€1,50
🍽 How much does an average meal cost?
€8,00
🚨 What’s the emergency number?
There are different numbers for the different services here.
- 🚓 Police: 999
- 🚑 Ambulance: 997
- 🚒 Fire: 998
🔌 What type of plug do they use?
This one! It’s the standard British plug.
🚗 What side of the road do they drive on?
They drive on the left side of the road here.
🗺 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. 🙌
👀 Any other good tips?
- Explore Botswana´s most popular National Park: Chobe, home to a large elephant population.
- Many people won't know, but Botswana is close to the heart of our CEO at bunq. He often references bunq cards working in Botswana when explaining to people how to think about our product.
If you've been to Botswana 🇧🇼 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! 🌈 👇
