Money in Jordan
Jordan uses the Jordanian dinar. Here is how to pay there, whether to tip, and what common amounts are worth.
- Currency
- JODJordanian dinar
- Symbol
- JD
- Tipping
- Appreciated
Paying in Jordan
Worth more than a US dollar, so prices look small.
- Cards
- Accepted in cities and tourist areas
- Cash
- Cash is still needed for smaller shops and businesses, market stalls and rural areas.
- ATMs
- ATMs are common in banks, airports, major malls and hotels, and are available throughout Amman and other major towns. They are less common in rural areas, though Wendy Wu Tours says most petrol stations on major roads have them.
- Foreign currency
- Goway says euros and US dollars are accepted in some tourist establishments only.
- Exchanging money
- Street money changing is not permitted, so use licensed money changers, banks or ATMs (World Travel Guide, page dated 2019). Wendy Wu Tours advises using only officially authorised exchanges.
- Watch out for
- Per World Travel Guide (page dated 2019), amounts above JD10,000 or the foreign equivalent must be declared on arrival or departure. Some machines in rural areas can run out of cash.
Tipping in Jordan
Around 10% in restaurants if no service charge is added. Small tips for guides and drivers.
Appreciated: Tipping isn't required, but a tip or rounding up is welcome.
Sources checked: Goway, Wendy Wu Tours Help Centre, World Travel Guide, Tourist Jordan, Trafalgar, KE Adventure.
Convert to and from JOD
Quick reference
| Amount | USD | EUR | GBP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.71 JOD | 0.79 JOD | 0.95 JOD |
| 10 | 7.09 JOD | 7.94 JOD | 9.51 JOD |
| 50 | 35.45 JOD | 39.71 JOD | 47.57 JOD |
| 100 | 70.90 JOD | 79.43 JOD | 95.14 JOD |
| 500 | 354 JOD | 397 JOD | 476 JOD |
What each amount is worth in JOD. Mid-market rates from 2 November 2026, 17:00 UTC.
Common questions
What currency does Jordan use?
Jordan uses the Jordanian dinar (JOD).
Do you need to tip in Jordan?
Appreciated. Around 10% in restaurants if no service charge is added. Small tips for guides and drivers.
Can you pay by card in Jordan?
Accepted in cities and tourist areas. Cash is still needed for smaller shops and businesses, market stalls and rural areas.
Are there ATMs in Jordan?
ATMs are common in banks, airports, major malls and hotels, and are available throughout Amman and other major towns. They are less common in rural areas, though Wendy Wu Tours says most petrol stations on major roads have them.