Card payments are now accepted on St Helena Island
For the first time, visitors to St Helena will have the convenience of making in-person, real-time electronic Visa and Mastercard card payments, enhancing their stay and boosting the local economy by empowering visitors to engage more freely with the island’s local economy.
St Helena Island, in collaboration with Ryft, the FCA-licensed UK fintech, is revolutionising the visitor experience on the remote island of St Helena.
Situated in the South Atlantic Ocean, over 1 900 km off the west coast of Southern Africa, St Helena is a remote British Overseas Territory renowned for its natural beauty and historical significance.
With a population of under 4,500, the island relies heavily on tourism, particularly from the UK and South Africa. However, due to its geographical location and limited access to international merchant payment platforms, the island has faced challenges in facilitating seamless transactions for visitors.
Source: Getaway