Wallis & Futuna

Money & costs

Costs

Tipping

There's no need to tip and your server might not understand the gesture.

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Money

As in Tahiti & French Polynesia and New Caledonia, the Cour de Franc Pacifique (CFP) is the local currency, tied to the euro. For exchange rates, see the Quick Reference page. It's wise to bring some CFP with you - there's no bank at the Wallis airport.

The Banque de Wallis et Futuna (BWF) branch in Fenuarama shopping centre in Mata'Utu can advance cash to Visa and MasterCard holders. It will change foreign currency but exacts a horrific 1000 CFP commission on each travellers cheque exchange.

Credit cards are accepted in most hotels and at car-hire agencies but not in most shops.

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Atms

The country's only ATM is at the BWF branch at the Fenuarama shopping centre. It tends to run out of cash Friday night and doesn't get refilled till Monday morning.

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