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  • πŸ‡―πŸ‡΄ Jordan: bunq Community Travel Tips

✈️ Heading to Jordan? 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 Jordan, or can I use my card everywhere?

Card payments are becoming more widespread here, but you should take some cash with you to make sure you can always pay.

πŸ’° What currency do they use here?

The currency here is Jordanian dinar. The symbol is Ψ―.Ψ§ or JOD.

🏧 Which ATM’s can I use for free?

The bunq community hasn't reported free withdrawals at ATMs. Help out by commenting if you find any.

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

80 JOD 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.

Wifi is readily available, especially in coffee shops.

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?

Tipping is not mandatory here, but is appreciated.

🍺 How much does a 0.5L beer cost?

€6,40

🍽 How much does an average meal cost?

€5,00

🚨 What’s the emergency number?

911

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?

Enjoy the traditional Tabbouleh. You will find it all over the country!



If you've been to Jordan 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

    I have been to Jordan and only Had bunq . I was wondering if i can pay with it here in middle east. I was able to do cardless payments at some stores who accept Maestro cards.

    Also some ATM machines allowed me to get cash such:

    Bank Etihad
    Bank of Jordan
    Note: any bank who has Maestro logo/sign will allow you withdraw cash.

    Transaction fees: 5 JODs

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