Is it okay to use ATMs late in the evening in Seychelles or should I stick to daytime withdrawals only? I am a single woman travelling so want to be safe.
Stayed on La Digue and found there’s only one ATM. It closed early, and I had to wait till the next morning to withdraw. Late-night banking in Seychelles is really only possible in Mahe - not risky, just limited. Keep spare cash when traveling between islands.
Used a Barclays ATM near Beau Vallon Beach after dinner. It worked, but the street was quiet. Seychelles is laid-back, but cash withdrawal at night isn’t always reliable - machine uptime and electricity can vary. Use ATMs during business hours to avoid issues with card rejection or outages.
In Praslin, I tried to get cash at 8 PM and the ATM was already offline. Locals say most machines reset overnight or simply run out. Seychelles is low-crime, but the risk is walking far in the dark, not theft. Bring rupees from the airport or withdraw in the morning.
ATM safety in Seychelles depends on the island and time. In Victoria (Mahe), I used an MCB ATM at around 9 PM. It was outside a busy supermarket with lighting and foot traffic - felt secure. But outside the capital, ATM access after dark is nearly nonexistent, so plan withdrawals ahead.