Seychellois Rupees

You will be able to pay by credit card in most international hotels and restaurants in Victoria, Mahé, Praslin and La Digue. Contactless payments have recently been introduced in the Seychelles for payments up to 200 SCR. For payments over this amount you need to enter a pin code, similar to chip and pin payments at home.

If you are going to pay by card in the Seychelles, be aware of fees your bank may charge you. Some vendors may also charge a 3% fee to cover their bank charges for credit card payments.

Before using your bank card for payments in the Seychelles or anywhere in Africa, it's always a good idea to inform your bank about your travel plans. This will avoid your card becoming blocked due to international transactions that your bank may find suspicious.

It's a good idea to take some Seychellois Rupees with you on your trip to the Seychelles. Some vendors and tour guides only accept cash payments, such as the market traders on Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market in Victoria.

Most traders will also accept payments in Euros. Often prices are indicated in both Rupees and Euros.

Prices in the Seychelles are on average around 8% higher than prices in the UK. The overall cost of living in the Seychelles is comparable to that in the UK, albeit a little more expensive.

For a coffee in a cafe in Victoria you can expect to pay around 50 Rs. A three-course meal in a mid-range restaurant costs around 500 Rs per person.

Tipping is not expected in the Seychelles, but a 10% to 15% service charge may be added to the bill.