I need to take out quite a bit of cash during my trip. Anyone know cheapest ATMs & daily withdrawal limits for foreign cards at Comoros ATMs?
ATMs in Comoros are pretty rare and mostly in the capital. They do take foreign cards but watch out for double fees: ATM operator plus international card fee. Daily withdrawal limitscap at roughly 150,000 KMF per transaction. One smart tip is to use prepaid travel cards that offer no ATM fees and favorable exchange rates to avoid stacking up withdrawal costs. Carry local cash to be safe since not everywhere accepts cards.
I recently used an international Visa card in Comoros and found that local ATM fees aren’t super cheap-expect about 2-3 USD per withdrawal plus your bank's fees. The limits at ATMs hover around 150,000 KMF per withdrawal. Travel cards like Monzo or Revolut can save you some cash on these fees. Always check your bank limit before going because they sometimes impose lower daily caps than local ATMs.
In Comoros, banks like Banque de Comores have a few foreign-card compatible ATMs mostly in Moroni. Fees can be a bit steep on each withdrawal, so it’s wise to withdraw larger amounts less often. Most ATMs limit withdrawals to about 150,000 Comorian Francs (~$300) per transaction, but check your card issuer’s daily cap too. Since the economy is largely cash-based, make sure you plan ahead and carry some cash backup.
If you’re traveling to Comoros, ATMs are limited but growing. Foreign debit and credit cards like Visa and Mastercard are accepted at a few major banks in Moroni. ATM fees vary, sometimes with a local charge around 1000 KMF (~$2) plus your bank’s fees. Daily withdrawal limits are usually set by your home bank but local ATMs max out around 150,000 KMF per transaction. Using travel cards like Revolut or Wise can help minimize those international fees and give better exchange rates.