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Money, cards and tipping in Micronesia
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Money in Micronesia
Mostly cash Uses the US dollar. Most hotels take cards; small shops, taxis and village fees are cash.
Key facts
- Tipping: Not traditional; tip dive guides and boat crews as you would in the US.
- ATMs: Few ATMs, mainly in the state capitals; bring enough cash.
- Paying by phone: Rarely accepted; carry cash.
- Price level: about 96% of US prices (World Bank PPP).
Quick answers
Do you tip in Micronesia?
Not traditional; tip dive guides and boat crews as you would in the US.
Is Micronesia cashless?
Mostly cash. Uses the US dollar. Most hotels take cards; small shops, taxis and village fees are cash.
What currency does Micronesia use?
The Dollar (USD).
Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- US State Department travel advisory
- FSM Visitors Board
- UK FCDO travel advice: Micronesia
- Smartraveller: Federated States of Micronesia
- World Bank open data
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