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Money & ATMs

Money, cash and ATMs on Bantayan Island.

Short answer: Bring enough cash from the mainland. Ferry tickets, tricycles, small shops and tours are paid in cash. The island has a few ATMs in Bantayan town and around Santa Fe, and on busy holidays they can run out of cash. GCash or Maya works in some places; some resorts and restaurants take cards.

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Why cash matters

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  • At the port counter you pay the ferry ticket in cash.
  • For tricycle rides, the market, small stores and most boat tours, plan on paying cash.
  • GCash or Maya is possible in some places. Cards are accepted at some resorts and restaurants – ask before you order.

ATMs

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You find ATMs in Bantayan town and around Santa Fe, but not many. When the island is full – Holy Week, Christmas, long weekends in summer – they can run out of cash. Get enough cash in Cebu City before you leave.

A list of ATMs with exact locations is coming after our local guide checks them on site.

Tips

  • Carry small bills (₱20, ₱50, ₱100) for tricycles and fees.
  • Keep some extra cash in case the ferry is delayed and you need food or a room.

Plan your trip.

Getting here

Cebu → Hagnaya → Santa Fe, step by step.

Ferry schedule

Both companies, both directions, fares.

Weather & tides

High tide at Hagnaya, typhoon warnings.

Safety & scams

Emergency numbers, fake booking pages.

How this page was checked

Published Fact-checked by 2 AIs (Claude & OpenAI) · 8 Nov 2026Local guide check pendingSpot a mistake?
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