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Money, cards and tipping in Solomon Islands
SBDDollar
Money in Solomon Islands
Mostly cash Cards work only at Honiara hotels, resorts and major shops; village stays, boats and markets are cash. US$1 ≈ SI$7.95 (03 Oct 2026).
Key facts
- Tipping: Not expected or customary.
- ATMs: ATMs at Honiara airport, Honiara banks and a few provincial centres; carry enough cash for the islands.
- Paying by phone: Rarely accepted; carry cash outside Honiara hotels.
- Price level: about 75% of US prices (World Bank PPP).
Cash or card, by place
| Place | Cards | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Honiara | Mostly cash | Cash is needed for markets, minibuses and small shops; cards at larger hotels only. ATMs are in Honiara. |
Quick answers
Do you tip in Solomon Islands?
Not expected or customary.
Is Solomon Islands cashless?
Mostly cash. Cards work only at Honiara hotels, resorts and major shops; village stays, boats and markets are cash.
What currency does Solomon Islands use?
The Dollar (SBD). US$1 ≈ SI$7.95 (03 Oct 2026).
Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- US State Department travel advisory
- Solomon Islands Immigration Division
- Smartraveller: Solomon Islands
- UK FCDO travel advice: Solomon Islands
- Tourism Solomons
- World Bank open data
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