Serbia uses Serbian dinars, RSD, not euros. Cards work well in cities, but carry dinars for small businesses, markets, rural stops, some buses and any failed terminal; always choose RSD when a terminal or ATM offers conversion. Belgrade's regular city buses, trams, trolleybuses and BG:Voz have been free for everyone since January 1, 2025, with no ticket or card required. The A1 airport minibus and E-numbered express minibuses are exceptions and remain paid; regular airport routes 72, 600 and 607 are free. Uber and Bolt do not operate. Use Yandex Go, CAR:GO or a reputable licensed taxi company, and at Belgrade Airport take a fixed-price voucher from an arrivals e-kiosk before joining the official taxi rank. Serbia's rail and bus information is fragmented, and engineering work or station closures can change the correct stop. In August 2026, searches for Novi Sad rail journeys may require Petrovaradin rather than Novi Sad. Verify the live Srbijavoz notice and exact station before departure. Accommodation providers or private hosts must register a foreign guest's address within 24 hours; if nobody is hosting you, the law requires you to register it yourself. Keep proof of registration. Serbian uses both Cyrillic and Latin scripts. Emergency numbers are 192 for police, 193 for fire and 194 for ambulance.
Visitors do not need a Serbian payment app.
Serbia uses the dinar, RSD, and has not adopted the euro. Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in Belgrade, Novi Sad and larger hotels, restaurants, supermarkets and fuel stations, but cash remains important for markets, bakeries, small cafes, rural businesses, some buses and failed terminals. Carry a modest dinar reserve and a second card. Use bank ATMs or machines attached to bank branches, inspect the fee before confirming and decline dynamic currency conversion by choosing RSD rather than your home currency.
Exchange cash only at banks, post offices or exchange offices authorized by the National Bank of Serbia, check the displayed buy and sell rates and keep the receipt. Airport exchange and standalone tourist ATMs may be less favorable. Revolut and Wise can be useful only if the traveler already has an eligible account and favorable card terms; neither is Serbia-specific nor something every visitor should download after landing. Serbian mobile-banking and instant-payment apps generally require a local banking relationship.
Do not confuse a merchant's ability to quote euros with permission to settle an ordinary retail bill in euros. Agree taxi payment in the booking app and carry cash when a card-capable car is not confirmed.
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How to Pay in Serbia