Banking & Money

Should you exchange money at Mahé airport, and can you change leftover Seychelles rupees back before departure?

Travelers recommend exchanging most of your cash at Mahé airport, as the rate there is considered good and exchange offices around the island often close early or offer worse rates. You can usually change leftover Seychelles rupees back at departure, but the rate is typically less favorable.

1 source · 10 days ago

Where to get the best currency exchange rate on Mahe, Seychelles (airport vs city)?

The best rate is usually right at the airport exit (turn right after arrivals); there's also a smaller exchange office near Beau Vallon (by the police station) with a slightly worse rate and irregular hours.

1 source · today

Where to withdraw cash with a foreign card (Visa, UnionPay) in Mahe, Seychelles — are there ATMs at the airport?

ATMs are available at Mahe airport and in Beau Vallon. Fee-free ATMs are hard to find — check the EUR/SCR exchange rate before withdrawing.

1 source · 23 days ago