Banjul - 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?

No, credit cards are NOT accepted widely. This is a cash economy. ATMs are available. - Sep 2016


Never used them. - Aug 2015


Do not use ATMs or credit cards here. It's a cash only society at the moment. - Jun 2014


Avoid - embassy staff can use the embassy cashier to get cash. The Gambia is a cash economy. - Jun 2013


There are a few ATMs, but don't use them. - Sep 2011


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