Seychelles

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Foreign-currency visitor spending meets rupee-denominated domestic commerce in Seychelles. Banks, cards and account transfers connect the islands with overseas payment networks, serving a small resident economy of about 123,000 people with GDP per capita near US$19,400 in 2025.

Alpha-3:SYC
NUM:690
Population
123K
GDP
$2.4B
GDP per Capita
$19K
GDP Growth
5.8%
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World Bank, World Development Indicators (WDI), 2025

Cash in Seychelles

Seychelles combines card-friendly resorts with small businesses that depend on cash. Rupee notes remain handy for local spending, while ATMs are concentrated on the main islands and are more difficult to find in remote locations.

ATMs (PER 100K)
76.2
BANKS (PER 100K)
32.5
DEBIT CARDS (PER ADULT)
1.2
CREDIT CARDS (PER ADULT)
0.1
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IMF, Financial Access Survey (FAS), 2025

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