Azerbaijan
Money in Azerbaijan: currency, ATMs, cards and tipping
Use Azerbaijani manat (AZN) for most purchases; cards work in Baku hotels, restaurants and shops, but keep cash for markets, taxis and small cafés. Tip about 10 % in restaurants.
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Key facts
- Currency
- Azerbaijani manat (AZN, ₼)
- Card acceptance
- Widely accepted in Baku hotels, restaurants and larger shops
- Cash needed for
- Markets, taxis, small cafés, rural areas
- Typical tip
- ≈10 % of the bill in restaurants; round up taxi fare
Quick answer
The official currency is the Azerbaijani manat (AZN). In Baku you can pay by Visa/Mastercard in most hotels, restaurants and larger stores. Outside the capital and in small venues, carry cash.
Using cash and cards
ATMs are common in Baku, Baku International Airport and major towns; they dispense manat and accept international cards. Exchange money at bank branches or licensed exchange booths – avoid street dealers.
Ride‑hailing apps (Bolt, Yandex Go) show fares in manat and accept cards, but the driver may prefer cash for small change.
The BakiKart metro card is bought with cash at stations and used for metro, bus and some tram lines.
Tipping guidelines
Tipping is not mandatory but appreciated. In restaurants leave about 10 % of the total (round up to the nearest AZN). For cafés and bars a small rounding up is common.
Taxi drivers usually do not expect a tip; rounding the fare to the next whole manat is sufficient.
Hotel staff (porters, housekeeping) may be given 1–2 AZN per service.
Questions people ask
What currency is used in Azerbaijan?
The Azerbaijani manat (AZN, ₼) is the official currency.
Should I use cash or a card in Azerbaijan?
Use cards in Baku hotels, restaurants and larger shops; keep cash for markets, taxis, small cafés and outside major cities.
How much should I tip in Azerbaijan?
Around 10 % in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and 1–2 AZN for hotel staff.
Where can I find ATMs?
ATMs are available in Baku, the airport, major malls and towns; they dispense manat and accept Visa/Mastercard.
Is it safe to exchange money on the street?
No. Use bank branches or licensed exchange booths; street dealers may give counterfeit notes.
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Sources
- secondaryVoykit – Azerbaijan guide
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