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How widely accepted are international credit cards?

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Marc Dubois•1810 rep•2

Heading to Mirissa and Hiriketiya next week. Can I rely on my Visa/Mastercard for boutique hotels and restaurants, or do I need to carry large amounts of Sri Lankan Rupees (LKR)?

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4 Answers from travellers

Hiriketiya is getting better with cards, but power outages sometimes take down the card terminals. ATMs are available in nearby Dikwella town if the local ones run dry.

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Sam Green•1985 rep•2

Also note that some smaller establishments add a 3% surcharge for credit card payments to cover processing costs. Cash is highly appreciated!

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Niluka Priyadarshani•3140 rep•1

Boutique hotels and high-end cafes in Mirissa accept cards, but local beach shacks, tuk-tuks, and surf instructors are strictly cash-only. Always keep around 10,000 LKR in small bills on you.

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Dilshan Perera•1840 rep•1

Commercial Bank and Commercial Bank ATMs work perfectly for international cards. Avoid using cards at tiny grocery shops due to high merchant fees.

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Elena Rodriguez•2365 rep•2

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