What is the currency in Seychelles and can I use cards?

**CURRENCY:** Seychelles Rupee (SCR) - Exchange rate: ~SCR 13-15 = €1 / ~SCR 14-16 = $1 - Notes: SCR 25, 50, 100, 200, 500 - Coins: SCR 1, 5, 10, 25 cents and SCR 1, 5

**PAYING BY CARD:** Cards (Visa/Mastercard) widely accepted at: ✓ Hotels and resorts ✓ Larger restaurants ✓ Supermarkets (STC, Spar) ✓ Tour operators ✓ Dive centers ✓ Major shops

**CASH NEEDED FOR:** ✗ Taxis (always cash!) ✗ Market vendors ✗ Small local restaurants (takeaways) ✗ Beach vendors ✗ Some guesthouses ✗ Tips

**BUS PAYMENT (SPTC):** Buses do NOT accept cash! You must use: - SPTC Bus Card (SCR 50 with SCR 50 credit, buy at select stores, top up at same stores). One card can be shared between passengers. - SPTC Mobile App - Fare: SCR 8 flat rate

**ATMs:** - Mahé: Victoria, Beau Vallon, airport - Praslin: Baie Ste Anne (ferry area), Grand Anse - La Digue: La Passe (one ATM, often empty!)

**Tips:** - Bring sufficient cash to La Digue (ATM unreliable) - Euros accepted at most tourist places - USD and GBP also accepted at some places - Hotel exchange rates are usually poor - Bank hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-2pm, Sat 8:30am-11am - Notify your bank before traveling - Get SPTC bus card early if planning to use buses