Is cash still widely used?
Cash is the only option. Tuvalu is one of the world’s most remote and least-visited nations. There is no card infrastructure of any kind. AUD is the practical currency — Tuvaluan dollar coins exist but are rarely used.
ATMs and withdrawing cash
No ATMs exist on Tuvalu. Bring all necessary AUD cash before arrival.
- Bring significantly more cash than you anticipate needing
- There is absolutely no backup option if you run out
- AUD is the practical currency for all transactions
Card acceptance
None. No card infrastructure exists.
Tips for travelers
- Tuvalu is among the most threatened countries in the world by rising sea levels
- Flights are extremely limited — typically only from Fiji
- The island’s remoteness makes it fascinating for serious travellers
- Accommodation is very basic — bring cash for everything including food