Carrying money in Fiji

photomaniac17:02 UTC01 Aug 2013

Hello

What is the best way to carry money while travelling in Fiji ? Is Visa Card handy ? Should I also bring Traveller Cheques with me ?

Thanks

kenko23:34 UTC01 Aug 2013

Forget the traveler's checks. Bring the Visa and get enough cash at an ATM to last you until you'll be passing through a major town again
(Nadi, Suva, Lautoka) Most of the smaller offshore islands do not have ATM's so you have to either be staying at a
resort which accepts credit cards or bring cash to last. As with all destinations, a money belt is a good idea for carrying
the cash, credit card and passport. Almost all resorts have a safe to store your money belt in. Just put the cash you plan on spending each day in your wallet. That way, a lost wallet will not be a major problem.

indyj20:34 UTC05 Aug 2013

Compared to e.g. Vanuatu ATMs are abundant in Fiji on the larger islands, Beware of WestPac which charges hefty extra commissions (F$ 8 per withdrawal) if your card is not issued by a bank they cooperate with. I liked ANZ best because it gives small notes (20s and 10s). Important for European travellers: Maestro Cards are not accepted by many ATMs at the moment due to some security issues in the past. Service should resume with a change in the system by 2014.

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photomaniac17:02 UTC01 Aug 2013	Hello What is the best way to carry money while travelling in Fiji ? Is Visa Card handy ? Should I also bring Traveller Cheques with me ? Thanks
kenko23:34 UTC01 Aug 2013	Forget the traveler's checks. Bring the Visa and get enough cash at an ATM to last you until you'll be passing through a major town again (Nadi, Suva, Lautoka) Most of the smaller offshore islands do not have ATM's so you have to either be staying at a resort which accepts credit cards or bring cash to last. As with all destinations, a money belt is a good idea for carrying the cash, credit card and passport. Almost all resorts have a safe to store your money belt in. Just put the cash you plan on spending each day in your wallet. That way, a lost wallet will not be a major problem.	1
indyj20:34 UTC05 Aug 2013	Compared to e.g. Vanuatu ATMs are abundant in Fiji on the larger islands, Beware of WestPac which charges hefty extra commissions (F$ 8 per withdrawal) if your card is not issued by a bank they cooperate with. I liked ANZ best because it gives small notes (20s and 10s). Important for European travellers: Maestro Cards are not accepted by many ATMs at the moment due to some security issues in the past. Service should resume with a change in the system by 2014. Edited by: indyj	2