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Money, cards and tipping in Tuvalu
AUDDollar
Money in Tuvalu
Cash only Uses the Australian dollar. There are no ATMs and cards aren't accepted; bring cash for the whole trip. US$1 ≈ A$1.44 (03 Oct 2026).
Key facts
- Tipping: Not expected.
- ATMs: None in the country.
- Paying by phone: Not available; cash only.
- Price level: about 89% of US prices (World Bank PPP).
Quick answers
Do you tip in Tuvalu?
Not expected.
Is Tuvalu cashless?
Cash only. Uses the Australian dollar. There are no ATMs and cards aren't accepted; bring cash for the whole trip.
What currency does Tuvalu use?
The Dollar (AUD). US$1 ≈ A$1.44 (03 Oct 2026).
Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- US State Department travel advisory
- Timeless Tuvalu
- UK FCDO travel advice: Tuvalu
- World Bank open data
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