ATM Fees in Falkland Islands
Falkland Islands Pound (FKP) • Updated April 2026
Falklands use FKP (pegged to GBP). British Pounds accepted. Card acceptance growing in Stanley but limited elsewhere. No ATMs. Cashback available at some stores.
Tips for Falkland Islands
- • No ATMs on islands
- • GBP notes accepted
- • FKP not exchangeable outside
- • Cards work in Stanley
- • Standard Chartered bank for cash
Airport tips
- • No ATM at airport
- • Pre-arrange transport
- • Bring GBP cash
Don't forget your home bank fees
The fees shown above are charged by local ATMs. Your home bank may also charge additional fees for international withdrawals (typically 1-3% + a flat fee). Check with your bank before traveling.
Estimated daily expenses
How much cash you might need per day in Falkland Islands, per person.
Backpacker
Hostels, street food, public transport
FKP/day
≈ $188-348 USD
Mid-range
Hotels, restaurants, mix of transport
FKP/day
≈ $389-710 USD
Luxury
Premium hotels, fine dining, private transport
FKP/day
≈ $737-1,742 USD
Cash vs card acceptance
Where you'll need cash and where cards work in Falkland Islands.
Credit card acceptance
Low to ModerateGood in Stanley. None in Camp (countryside).
You'll need cash for
- • Camp settlements
- • Small shops
- • Honesty boxes
Cards usually accepted
- • Stanley hotels
- • Main supermarket
- • Gift shops
💰 Cheapest banks for foreign cards
These banks charge the lowest fees for withdrawals with foreign cards.
| Bank | ATM Fee | Est. Cost | Branches | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Chartered | Counter service | Cash advance fee | Visa/MC rate | Variable | 1 | Only bank |
📍 Most widely available ATMs
Sorted by number of ATM locations. More branches means easier access, but fees may be higher.
| Bank | ATM Fee | Est. Cost | Branches | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Chartered | Counter service | Cash advance fee | Visa/MC rate | Variable | 1 | Only bank |