ZiraatBank BH review
Updated September 28, 2026 · DebitCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
ZiraatBank BH is a sensible pick for people in Bosnia and Herzegovina who want a debit card from a bank and treat the monthly cost as worth paying for local service. The figure to weigh is fees of BAM 2.69 a month, above the €0 most cards here charge.
Key facts
- Best for
- A bank debit card for everyday spending in Bosnia and Herzegovina, priced above the market median.
- Monthly fee
- BAM 2.69 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Card type
- Debit (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Official website
- ziraatbank.ba
Credit cards
- Card kind
- Credit (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Pros and cons
Pros
- It is a debit card from a bank, so it works from the balance in the account rather than asking you to top up first.
- The same lender offers debit and credit cards, so everyday spending and borrowing can sit in one place.
- The BAM 2.69 monthly charge is a fixed sum that is easy to budget for, unlike a card priced mainly by percentage.
Cons
- Fees of BAM 2.69 a month sit above the €0 median across the cards in this comparison, so the cost runs every month.
- Wise charges £0 a month and Varo Believe Secured Credit Card charges $0, both well below the BAM 2.69 this card costs to hold.
- For a card kept mainly as a backup, BAM 2.69 a month is hard to justify when the debit ranking shows most cards at €0 or less.
Who it suits
- People in Bosnia and Herzegovina who want a debit card for day to day payments and prefer a bank account to a prepaid balance.
- Customers who want debit and credit cards from one lender rather than splitting everyday spending and borrowing across accounts.
- Anyone comfortable paying BAM 2.69 a month for a card they will use most weeks.
Who should look elsewhere
- Travellers who pay in other currencies: Wise charges £0 a month and cards with no foreign fee carry a 0% median conversion fee.
- Credit card shoppers building secured credit, since Varo Believe Secured Credit Card charges $0 a month.
- Anyone after a secured credit card rather than a bank account card: Chime Card (Secured Visa Credit Card) charges $0 a month.
How ZiraatBank BH compares
Frequently asked questions
What does a ZiraatBank BH card cost each month?+
The published monthly charge is BAM 2.69 for the debit card. It is a standing cost, not something you pay at sign up, and it sits above the €0 most cards in this comparison carry, so the card only earns its cost if you use it often.
Is this a debit card or a credit card?+
The account is listed as a debit card, which means spending comes out of the money in the account rather than on a borrowing arrangement. ZiraatBank BH also publishes details for credit cards, so both kinds run through the same lender.
How does that monthly fee compare with other cards?+
ZiraatBank BH charges BAM 2.69 a month, while Varo Believe Secured Credit Card charges $0, Wise charges £0 and Chime Card (Secured Visa Credit Card) charges $0. If you only need somewhere to keep a card, the others cost less.
Who is this card for?+
It fits people in Bosnia and Herzegovina who want a debit card for everyday spending and would rather bank with a lender than hold a standalone card account. The BAM 2.69 monthly charge is the price for that, and it suits customers who will use the card rather than keep it as a backup.
What about spending abroad and currency conversion?+
Spending abroad on this debit card should be weighed against the 1% median conversion fee across the site. Cards built with no foreign fee sit at a 0% median, so a customer who regularly pays in other currencies will find a specialist account cheaper.
Can I get cash out at an ATM?+
Cash withdrawals are worth checking first. Across the site, free allowances reach €118.23 a month, and cards in the debit ranking sit at €177.93 or less. On a debit card costing BAM 2.69 a month, confirm the allowance before you rely on cash.
Do I need good credit to open one?+
The card is a debit product, so approval leans on the account itself rather than on a credit check in the way credit cards do. That makes it reachable for customers with a thin credit history, and it keeps the BAM 2.69 monthly charge as the only stated cost.
Sources
- ziraatbank.ba/Documents/Category/ZFG_BOSNA_info-list_teku... checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Card type, Monthly fee
“Prvo izdavanje debitne kartice: 12,00 KM - Gen Z current account with debit card”
- ziraatbank.ba/en/card-transactionsr checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Card kind
“Card Transactions - Retail Banking Products and Services”
Compiled from 2 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Currency conversion fee, Free ATM withdrawals, Protection.
ZiraatBank BH
A bank debit card for everyday spending in Bosnia and Herzegovina, priced above the market median.