Is cash still widely used?
Yes. The Marshall Islands uses USD but has very limited financial infrastructure. Card acceptance is essentially non-existent outside a handful of businesses in Majuro. All outer atoll spending requires USD cash.
ATMs and withdrawing cash
Limited ATMs are available in Majuro. Bank of Marshall Islands machines sometimes accept foreign cards.
- Bring sufficient USD cash for your entire stay
- Very limited or no ATM access on outer atolls
- Withdraw in Majuro before any inter-atoll travel
Card acceptance
Very low. A small number of larger businesses in Majuro accept cards. Everywhere else requires USD cash.
Tips for travelers
- Bikini Atoll is a UNESCO World Heritage Site — famous Cold War nuclear test site
- The Marshall Islands are critically threatened by climate change and sea level rise
- Diving the WWII wrecks in Truk Lagoon (nearby) and local waters is world-class
- Outer atoll visits require thorough cash preparation and advance planning