Your Money Transaction

The local currency is the Seychelles Rupee (SCR) which is divided into 100 cents. Coins come in 5, 10, 25 cents, and 1 and 5 Rupee denominations. Notes come in 10, 25, 50, 100 and 500 Rupee denominations.

Exchange rates are featured on the Central Bank of Seychelles website and are available at all banks.

Banking hours are generally Monday-Friday 0800hrs-1400hrs, and Saturday 0800hrs-1100hrs. All banks process traveller’s cheques and foreign exchange transactions. Passports are required for visitors’ transactions and nominal commissions may be charged. ATM facilities exist at major banks on Mahé, Praslin and La Digue and at the airport on Mahé and Praslin. Please note that these provide cash in local currency.

Visitors have the option,to  pay for all their excursions, board and lodging and all other services provided by hotels, guesthouses and self-catering establishments in local currency notes, or by credit card. Other services payable in local currency include: car hire, diving, boat charter, ferry or air transportation, excursions, entrance fees (to reserves, marine parks, etc.). Costs for taxis and for restaurants not forming part of a hotel may be settled using either foreign or local currency.

Exchanging foreign currency into Seychelles Rupees are only be done at banks, bureau de change, authorised money dealers or with the hotel cashier.

BE WARNED! It is not advisable to change money with any person or business other than those authorised to do so and who are mentioned above, due to the fact that there are quite a number of criminal offence about people issuing and distributing fake money.

Credit cards are widely accepted throughout Seychelles. If you require Rupees, it is advisable to exchange only what you need on a daily basis.