Places to exchange currency in Fiji

When I landed at Nadi, I was tempted to exchange at the counter, but a local told me not to. Instead, I used an ANZ ATM right at arrivals, pulled out 200 FJD, and that covered my taxi and first meals. Later in Suva, I found a money changer that gave me a slightly better rate for USD. Resorts let me pay with card, but at the markets in Nadi Town, cash was king. Airport ATMs worked perfectly for me, and I skipped the counter altogether.

Best option: use ATMs right at Nadi airport. ANZ, Westpac, and BSP operate machines that work with foreign cards. Rates are official and better than the exchange counter. In towns like Suva or Lautoka, money changers sometimes beat bank rates if you’re carrying USD, AUD, or NZD. Resorts prefer card payments, but taxis, buses, and small restaurants almost always want cash. My system is: withdraw a little at the airport, then top up as needed in the city. Airport counters should be a last resort.

I never exchange much at Nadi airport because the counters are overpriced. ATMs from ANZ and Westpac are reliable, and you’ll find them both at the airport and in town. I always withdraw about 200 FJD on arrival for taxis, snacks, and tips. Resorts and bigger restaurants take cards, but smaller places prefer cash. In Suva, you’ll find money changers with slightly better rates than the airport if you’re carrying USD or AUD. For convenience though, ATMs beat everything.

At Nadi airport, you’ll find exchange counters and ATMs right after baggage claim. The counters are convenient but usually take a hefty cut. I normally change $20-30 for a taxi, then do the rest at ATMs in town. ANZ, Westpac, and BSP ATMs are widely available in Nadi and Suva. They give official rates, though withdrawal fees vary. Local buses and market stalls want cash, so it’s worth carrying smaller notes. For better exchange rates, you can also visit money changers in Nadi town.