Please note that the United States Dollars are widely used and accepted everywhere in Jordan.
Euro is used in Jordan but not widely used, because it has no fixed rates and the rate is converted to Euro from Jordan Dinar or US$. You should use the exact rate change at the date of your tour.
CURRENCY
The official currenty of Jordan is the Jordanian Dinar (JD) & it is divided into 1,000 fils, although many people refer to piasters. One piaster equals 10 fils, so there are 100 piasters in a dinar.
Notes: 5, 10 and 20 and 50 dinars.
Coins: 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 250, 500 fils
US$1 = JD 0.708 (JD IS PEGGED TO THE US$)
The fils is the unit most commonly used and you will usually see prices written as 4,750 (which is 4 JD and 750 fils).
Currency can be exchanged at major banks, exchange booths and at most hotels. Street money-changers are best avoided. Exchange rates are set daily by the Jordanian Central Ban
You will get the best exchange rate at exchange shops and banks, although the banks at the borders and in the airports charge a small commission. If you carry travellers’ checks, you will be charged a commission ranging from JD 3 to JD 8 even at a bank, sometimes for each check, so carry larger denominations. Hotels will charge a premium for changing money, so try to avoid this. All Banks are closed on Fridays and Saturdays, though some exchange shops remain open. ATMs are available throughout the country, but are not available in Wadi Rum so please ensure that you have enough cash on you. Credit/Debit cards are accepted at major retailers and hotels.
There are exchange offices at airports and borders of Jordan, as well as in all cities of Jordan. Our drivers can help you with exchanging money.
Please use the following XE Currency Converter website as an idea for the daily conversion rates (Please note that banks and exchange offices will charge commission so their rates will differ slightly) : https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/
You can check also OANDA for the latest exchange rates.
There are a large number of banks and exchange offices that can change cash and travelers’ checks in Jordan. Moreover, many touristic shops, restaurants, and bars will actually accept dollars or Euros at rates that are relatively close to the official ones. Makes sure you know the current exchange rate of dollars or Euros to Jordanian dinar.
In the main cities and most hotels throughout the country, credit cards are generally accepted. However, you are likely to find that Bedouin camps, smaller shops, and restaurants are cash only. It is recommended that you keep cash on you, so you don’t find yourself out in the desert, far from an ATM!
