Money and duty free for Bosnia and Herzegovina
Currency and Money
Currency information
Bosnia and Herzegovina Konvertibilna Marka (BAM; symbol KM) = 100 feninga. Notes are in denominations of KM200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1. Coins are in denominations of KM2 and KM1, and 50, 20 and 10 feninga.
In some tourist areas, Euro banknotes (but not coins) are accepted.
Credit cards
Credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, and sometimes American Express) are widely accepted in Sarajevo, Mostar, Banja Luka, and other major cities.
ATM
ATMs are widely available, and they dispense BAM (the Konvertibilna Marka).
Travellers cheques
Traveller's cheques are obsolete in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as they are in most parts of the world.
Banking hours
Mon-Fri 0800-1900.
Currency restrictions
Travellers must declare if they are bringing in/ out amounts exceeding EUR 10,000 or equivalent.
Currency exchange
The Euro and US Dollar are the most commonly accepted foreign currencies in Bosnia and Herzegovina, particularly in tourist areas. Some shops, especially in tourist hubs, will accept Euro cash for payment, often at an informal exchange rate.
Bosnia and Herzegovina duty free
Overview
The following goods may be imported into Bosnia and Herzegovina by travellers aged 17 and over without incurring customs duty:
• 200 cigarettes, or 100 cigarillos, or 50 cigars, or 250g of tobacco.
• 1L of spirits over 22%, or 2L of spirits less than 22%.
• 4L of wine.
• 16L of beer.
• Gifts and souvenirs to the value of KM600.
Banned Imports
Weapons, explosives, illegal drugs, counterfeit items, pornographic material, and endangered species are not allowed.
Banned Exports
Items of cultural, historical, or archaeological significance (e.g., antiques, manuscripts, religious artefacts, and artworks) are strictly prohibited from export unless you have an official permit from the relevant authorities, such as the Ministry of Culture.
