UnionPay
services since January, 2013
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In Surinam, UnionPay cards are accepted at 60 ATMs of DSB.
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Surinam – Natural Oxygen Bar of National Level
The Republic of Surinam is located in the north of South America and has its area being 163,000 square kilometers. It adjoins French Guiana to the east, borders Brazil to the south, connects Guiana to the west and be adjacent to the Pacific to the north. As the natural environment in Surinam has not gone through the massive development by human beings, the scenery there is extremely beautiful having sky, rain forest and city in harmonious coexistence. The forestry area in Surinam represents 80% or higher of the total one, and the majority is virgin forest. Therefore, Surinam is a rare natural oxygen bar of national level. Why not take your UnionPay card (card number starting with 62) to be far from the madding crowd and have a breath of fresh air here. -
POS acceptance
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Cash withdrawal
In Surinam, 60 ATMs of DSB (De Surinaamsche BankN.V.), the biggest commercial bank across Surinam, accept UnionPay cards forcash withdrawal and balance inquiry.
Pleaserefer to the latest government policy on overseas cash withdrawal via UnionPaycards at "Help Center-Card-using Instructions-Refined Card-using Tips". Daily cash withdrawal limit fromrespective issuers and/or ATM may apply. Please consult your issuer on thepossible cap on the amount. You may split your withdrawals into several timeswhich comply with the limit(s). -
Charges
No conversion fee is applied to payments or cash withdrawal made by UnionPay cards or via UnionPay network. The transaction value in local currency will be directly converted to RMB based on the market exchange rate.
ATM commission fee consists of two separate fees:
(1) Service fee charged by the issuer: please consult your issuer for details.
(2) Service fee charged by the ATM acquirer in Surinam: some ATMs will charge commission fee, which is charged by the local banks in Surinam and which has nothing to do with UnionPay or the issuer.
Cash withdrawal via debit card results in a lower commission fee. -
Tips
Select PINs that cannot be easily guessed by anyone.
Never disclose your PIN to anyone who claims to represent the bank or the police.
Be alert to your surroundings before conducting any banking transactions.
Keep a close eye on your credit card during transaction to avoid any illegal activities.
If your UnionPay card has been stolen/lost, please inform the issuer immediately.
