Money
Zanzibar Money Guide: USD, TZS, ATMs, Cards, and Tipping
How to use USD and TZS, avoid bad notes, plan ATMs, understand card fees, and tip without awkwardness.
What this article covers
- USD and TZS
- ATMs and exchange
- Tipping
Quick summary
Use USD for bigger tourist payments and TZS for small local payments. Keep small TZS notes for taxis, tips, snacks, and short rides.
USD notes should usually be 2009 or newer, clean, not torn, not marked, and not heavily folded.