It is advisable to bring “cash” money in the form of Euros or Dollars. Credit cards are increasingly working in Madagascar, but not everywhere. A Visa card offers more possibilities than a Master Card or American Express card.On payment by credit card, a commission of 6 to 10 is % is counted. We advise you not to rely solely on paying with a credit card. The local currency is the Malagasy Ariary (MGA). Import and export of MGA is prohibited.
There are ATM’s, for use with creditcards, in each big city in Madagascar. You can use your Mastercard in the following cities: Antananarivo, Antsirabe, Fianarantsoa, Taolagnaro, Toliara, Nosy Be, Sainte-Marie (in town) Sambava, Antsiranana, Tamatave and Morondava.