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  • 🇸🇷 Suriname: bunq Community Travel Tips

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

Suriname is a cash driven society. Be sure to withdraw enough cash ahead of time.

💰 What currency do they use here?

The currency here is Surinamese dollar. The symbol is $ or SRD.

🏧 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?

1 300 SRD should be enough for a few days.

💳 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 not mandatory. but you can round up the bill if you recieved good service.

🍺 How much does a 0.5L beer cost?

€1,20

🍽 How much does an average meal cost?

€3,00

🚨 What’s the emergency number?

115

🔌 What type of plug do they use?

This one! It’s the standard European 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?

Rent a bike and ride along the cacao, coffee and sugar cane facilities.


If you've been to Suriname 🇸🇷 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! 🌈 👇

    a year later

    Voor bellen koop een 2 landen sim van telesur. Hiermee bel je van en naar Nederlandse en Surinaamse nummers voor een hele goede prijs. Gebeld worden ook gratis. Super handig voor het thuisfront of deze zic nou in Suriname of in Nederland bevindt 😁

      6 months later

      Zorg dat je al wat srd’s in je zak hebt wanneer je naar Suriname vertrekt. De koers op zanderij bij de bank was maar 8,5 terwijl bij de juiste cambio je een koers hebt die vele malen hoger is. Het is het beste om per dag ongeveer €50 contant te hebben en dit dus te wisselen naar srd om de paar dagen. Hou er wel rekening mee dat je het liefst enkel contant geld hebt. Pinnen is een gedoe. En euro’s zijn moeilijk te krijgen op het moment. Anywayyy er is geen leuker land voor mij dan Suriname, maar pinnen vind ik lastig 😂

        2 months later

        Die stekker is niet zo hoor. Ze gebruiken beiden. Ook die Amerikaanse met 2 pinnetjes of soms met 3

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