Belgrade - 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?
Yes to all of the above. There seems to be a perennial shortage of change here so we end up using a card a lot to simplify life. - Oct 2024
Yes. I never has a problem. ATMs are common too. I used them if out in a pinch, but had a preference to use the Embassy cashier so I could get exact bills. - Sep 2019
Yes. No issue. - Jan 2019
Yes, yes, and yes. - Dec 2018
Their use is pervasive. Even if you get a dollar espresso, they will ask if you want to pay by credit card. Credit card payments are made table-side, so no worries about stealing or cloning. ATMs are everywhere and safe. - Sep 2015
I used my credit card everywhere I went. ATM's are fine as well. - Aug 2015
I haven't had any problems other than my bank cutting off my card from time to time. - Aug 2015
Large grocery stores and restaurants generally accept credit cards. Some smaller establishments don't. There are numerous ATMs all over town. - Aug 2014
We use them all the time, but try to leave tips in cash always. - Aug 2013
I have used the credit cards at many restaurants and shops without any problems. - Apr 2012
Never tried. This is primarily a cash economy. Credit cards scams seem to be a problem. - Nov 2011
Same caution you would use anywhere. - Jul 2011
No problems. Banks and ATMs are everywhere. If you buy a car here, you have to pay in cash. This means withdrawing cash in batches from your ATM if you have a withdrawal limit. Then you need to exchange your money for Euros to buy a car. Most ATMs charge between $2 and $5 per transaction. VISA charges $5 and 2% for all credit and debit transactions. - Nov 2010
There are ATMs on every corner downtown. And they are 99% are safe to use. Cards are being used all the time now in restaurants. Another big difference in 5 years. - Jun 2010
