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Money
Cash, cards, ATMs and Bitcoin.
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- Do you need cash in El Salvador? ↗
Use U.S. dollars, cash and cards in El Salvador. Compare ATM charge components and see one rental-payment example before your trip.
- Does El Salvador still use Bitcoin? ↗
Bitcoin acceptance is voluntary in El Salvador. See one published hotel example in Playa El Zonte, its phone number, and payment backups.
- How to read tips on a restaurant bill ↗
Read cuenta, propina and total on a restaurant bill in El Salvador, then ask what any differently labeled line covers before you pay.
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- The U.S. dollar is an official currency in El Salvador.
- Carry cash because card payment is not available everywhere in El Salvador.
- Smaller businesses may refuse $50 and $100 bills.