Money at Seychelles International (SEZ)
Currency, tipping and cash-vs-card for arrivals at Mahé, Seychelles.
Mahé uses the SCR (SR). Expected airport→city taxi fare is roughly SCR 400–600 fixed. Card widely accepted; EUR/USD taken at resorts.
Airport currency kiosks quote rates 5–15% worse than any bank ATM inside the terminal. If you need cash on landing, use an in-terminal bank ATM — not the "0% commission" kiosks (the margin is in the rate).
Frequently asked
Q.What currency is used at Seychelles International (SEZ)?
Seychelles uses the SCR (SR). Airport ATMs dispense SCR directly — skip the exchange kiosks.
Q.How much should a taxi from SEZ to the city cost?
Expected fare on the SEZ → Beau Vallon route is roughly SCR 400–600 fixed. Around SCR 800+ is already high, and Rare is a scam quote — confirm the meter or a printed rate before you get in.
Q.Do I tip taxi drivers at SEZ?
Round up. Drivers in Seychelles don't rely on tips the way US drivers do; inflated "tips" are sometimes used to justify an overcharge — pay the metered fare first, then decide.
Q.Cash or card for a taxi at SEZ?
Card widely accepted; EUR/USD taken at resorts. "Card machine broken" is the most common excuse to force a cash overpay — carry a small stack of SCR notes and you keep the leverage.
Q.Should I change money at SEZ?
Only if you need $10–20 of SCR to cover a taxi or a SIM card. Airport exchange kiosks quote 5–15% worse than a bank ATM in the same terminal. If your card has no FX fee, just pay by card and skip cash entirely.
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