Dhahran - Post Report Question and Answers

Are credit cards widely accepted and safe to use locally? Are ATMs common and do you recommend using them? Are they safe to use?

Relatively safe. Chip cards accepted at most reputable businesses. - Apr 2016


No problems. - Jul 2015


Many places don't accept credit cards so it's smart to have cash on hand. I use ATMs all of the time here. - Jun 2015


ATMs are available in town and I haven't heard of anyone having problems; credit cards are commonly used at large hotels and higher-end restaurants. - Jan 2014


ATMs are plentiful. Not too many places accept credit cards except hotels and Safeway Tamimi, though it's becoming more wide-spread. - Oct 2012


No problems at all for either credit cards or ATMs. - Apr 2008


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