Are there ATMs that accept foreign cards in Kalpitiya.
3 Answers from travellers
Yes Kalpitiya town is fully equipped with several highly reliable ATMs from major national banks like Commercial Bank and Bank of Ceylon. They readily accept international Visa and Mastercards without any issues.
However if you are staying at a remote kite camp located far down the peninsula you will definitely need to hire a tuk tuk to drive back into the main town to access these machines.
It is highly recommended to withdraw a large chunk of cash when you arrive in the town center because almost all the small local seafood restaurants boat operators and tuk tuk drivers operate strictly on a cash only basis.
Scam Watch: colombo
Driver claims the meter is broken and quotes an inflated flat rate. Common on arrival at airport or railway stations when tourists are tired and disoriented.
Drivers wearing official-looking uniforms claim to be "government-approved" and charge 3-5x normal rates. They may have fake badges or ID cards.
Women with babies approach asking you to buy milk powder at a nearby shop (not cash). The shop is run by accomplices and charges 5-10x normal price.
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