Wondering if I need cash for taxis in Anguilla or if I can just pay with card or app like in other countries?
Definitely use cash for taxis. Even at the airport, drivers will look at you funny if you ask about cards. Paying for taxis in Anguilla with cards or apps isn’t a thing yet. That said, fares are clear and you’ll usually get a good rate, especially if you agree in EC dollars. I kept about EC$200 on me at all times just for transport. Don’t forget to tip a bit - it’s not mandatory, but appreciated.
No card readers. No apps. Just cash. I flagged down a taxi after a beach day and offered to pay with card - driver laughed and said, “Not on this island.” You need cash for taxis in Anguilla, no exceptions. I got used to withdrawing every few days and keeping change on me. Taxis aren’t cheap either - short rides start at $15 USD or EC$35. Be prepared or you’ll be stuck walking.
Every taxi I took in Anguilla required cash. I asked about card options, but none had a POS machine. Anguilla taxi payments are 100% cash-based, and drivers expect you to have the exact amount. No mobile apps or QR code systems like you might find in other Caribbean destinations. Rates are fixed by the government but still negotiable for longer trips. I paid about EC$25 from Sandy Ground to Meads Bay. Have the fare ready when you call, especially at night.
You’ll definitely need cash. Not a single taxi I used - from the ferry terminal to Shoal Bay - had a card machine. Taxi services in Anguilla run entirely on cash. Even hotels will warn you to get cash before calling one. No Uber, no Bolt, no in-app payments. It’s a beautiful island but tech hasn’t caught up yet in the transport space. Always carry small EC notes so you’re not stuck waiting for change or overpaying.