ATM card or credit card use in Uganda

A number of banks accept Automated Teller Machine cards or Visa credit cards for money withdrawal in Uganda. While you can withdraw a limited amount of cash per day from ATM machines in Kampala and a few other towns, there are very few opportunities to withdraw cash once you are on the tour.

You can pay by credit card in Uganda but this can lead to additional charges of between 510%, and sometimes even more. Do check with lodges and restaurants in advance, if you plan to pay the bills by credit card. Therefore, we advise you to bring cash and have money exchanged upon arrival in Kampala or at the airport. US dollars, British pounds and Euros are easy to exchange for Ugandan Shillings. However, for some expenses, like the payment of a tourist visa at the airport/border, it is advisable to have dollars available. It is often possible to pay for tourist activities with US dollars.

Note: US dollars bills issued before 2000 are NOT accepted in Uganda. Usually, exchanging low denomination dollar bills less than USD 50 and 100 notes attract a lower exchange rate.

Note: US dollars bills issued before 2000 are NOT accepted in Uganda. Usually, exchanging low denomination dollar bills less than USD 50 and 100 notes attract a lower exchange rate.McBern Tours & Travel