ATM Fees in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Saint Helena Pound (SHP) • Updated April 2026
Remote islands. SHP pegged to GBP. GBP accepted. No ATMs on islands. Bank of St Helena offers cash advance. Bring GBP cash.
Tips for Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
- • No ATMs on any island
- • Bring GBP cash
- • SHP pegged to GBP
- • Bank cash advance fees apply
- • Credit cards rarely accepted
Airport tips
- • No ATM at airport
- • Bring GBP cash
- • Transport pre-arranged
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 Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, per person.
Backpacker
Hostels, street food, public transport
SHP/day
≈ $174-335 USD
Mid-range
Hotels, restaurants, mix of transport
SHP/day
≈ $362-737 USD
Luxury
Premium hotels, fine dining, private transport
SHP/day
≈ $777-1,541 USD
Cash vs card acceptance
Where you'll need cash and where cards work in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha.
Credit card acceptance
Very LowCash economy. Debit cards used for bank cash advance.
You'll need cash for
- • Everything
- • Shops
- • Restaurants
- • Tours
Cards usually accepted
- • Bank of St Helena (cash advance)
- • Few tourist shops
💰 Cheapest banks for foreign cards
These banks charge the lowest fees for withdrawals with foreign cards.
| Bank | ATM Fee | Est. Cost | Branches | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of St Helena | 5% Cash Advance | Varies | N/A (GBP) | 5%+ | 1 | Jamestown |
📍 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of St Helena | 5% Cash Advance | Varies | N/A (GBP) | 5%+ | 1 | Jamestown |