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Dating in Banja Luka

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Banja Luka at a glance

  • Banja Luka is one of the three largest cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with about 220,000 inhabitants.
  • It's the largest place in Srpska.
  • Sarajevo, the largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina, is about 138 km away.
  • Close by: Gradiška (41 km), Mrkonjić Grad (41 km) and Sanski Most (43 km).

Where to meet in Banja Luka

Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in Banja Luka. It tells you something about them, and they will feel at ease on familiar ground.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Banja Luka: questions and answers

How far around Banja Luka can I search?

Within 50 km of Banja Luka there are 17 towns and cities — Prijedor, Mrkonjić Grad and Sanski Most among them — with more than 380,000 residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Banja Luka free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Banja Luka and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Banja Luka real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Banja Luka?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Bosnia and Herzegovina or abroad.

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