Money in Tunisia
Tunisia uses the Tunisian dinar. Here is how to pay there, whether to tip, and what common amounts are worth.
- Currency
- TNDTunisian dinar
- Symbol
- DT
- Tipping
- Expected
Paying in Tunisia
Hard to buy outside Tunisia, so exchange on arrival and keep your receipts.
- Cards
- Accepted in cities and tourist areas
- Cash
- Smaller cafes, markets, souks and local vendors often take only cash, so carry enough dinars for daily costs.
- ATMs
- ATMs are common in cities, airports and tourist areas and most accept international cards, but they dispense dinars only. Engaging Cultures (April 2026) reports a fee of 10 to 12 TND per withdrawal at most ATMs and a typical cap of 800 TND per transaction.
- Exchanging money
- The dinar is a closed currency, so get it after arrival from exchange offices, banks or hotels. Keep all exchange and ATM receipts, as they are needed to change leftover dinars back.
- Watch out for
- The UK FCDO says you cannot take dinars out of Tunisia and that undeclared foreign currency may be confiscated. World Travel Guide (page dated 2019) says foreign currency worth 10,000 TND or more must be declared on arrival, and Engaging Cultures says leftover dinars can only be changed back at airport counters.
Tipping in Tunisia
Around 10% in restaurants, unless a service charge is added. Tip guides and tour drivers, and give small coins to porters.
Expected: Tips are customary, and staff often rely on them.
Sources checked: UK FCDO foreign travel advice, Engaging Cultures Travel, World Travel Guide, Audley Travel, Discover Tunisia.
Convert to and from TND
Quick reference
| Amount | USD | EUR | GBP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.99 TND | 3.35 TND | 4.02 TND |
| 10 | 29.92 TND | 33.52 TND | 40.16 TND |
| 50 | 150 TND | 168 TND | 201 TND |
| 100 | 299 TND | 335 TND | 402 TND |
| 500 | 1,496 TND | 1,676 TND | 2,008 TND |
What each amount is worth in TND. Mid-market rates from 2 November 2026, 17:00 UTC.
Common questions
What currency does Tunisia use?
Tunisia uses the Tunisian dinar (TND).
Do you need to tip in Tunisia?
Expected. Around 10% in restaurants, unless a service charge is added. Tip guides and tour drivers, and give small coins to porters.
Can you pay by card in Tunisia?
Accepted in cities and tourist areas. Smaller cafes, markets, souks and local vendors often take only cash, so carry enough dinars for daily costs.
Are there ATMs in Tunisia?
ATMs are common in cities, airports and tourist areas and most accept international cards, but they dispense dinars only. Engaging Cultures (April 2026) reports a fee of 10 to 12 TND per withdrawal at most ATMs and a typical cap of 800 TND per transaction.