Can I use cards on buses and public transport in Wallis and Futuna?

Visited Wallis recently and quickly realized there’s no real public bus or metro system to pay for. Most people get around in private cars or taxis, and payment is usually straightforward. I used my Visa card for most hotel and restaurant bills, but I did get some cash Pacific Francs from the local ATM for small market stalls. So, cards for the bigger stuff, cash for the smaller stuff.

It’s a bit surprising that Wallis and Futuna lack any public transport system like buses or metro. There aren’t many options for public rides, and if you find a taxi-like service, it’s informal. Credit cards are accepted widely in hotels and shops, but if you want to pay for anything smaller or local, you’ll need XPF cash from the limited ATMs available. It can be tricky if you rely solely on cards here.

If you’re traveling to Wallis and Futuna, keep in mind there’s no public transport system where you would pay fares regularly. However, credit cards are accepted in most places you’d spend money, like hotels or restaurants. It’s best to get some Pacific Francs (XPF) in cash from the ATMs in Mata’Utu or Futuna post office for smaller transactions since cash is sometimes needed in remote spots.

Wallis and Futuna don’t have a public metro or bus service, so local transport is very limited. Unlike many places, there are no taxis either on these islands, so most travel is done by private vehicles or rental cars. When it comes to payments on the islands, credit cards like Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels, but cash is still useful for smaller purchases or in rural areas. There are a few ATMs available, mainly operated by the Bank of Wallis and Futuna in Mata’Utu and Futuna.