{"id":12817,"date":"2026-07-14T11:28:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T09:28:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/afrikaonline.nl\/?p=12817"},"modified":"2026-07-14T11:31:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T09:31:44","slug":"tourist-facilities-and-service-providers-in-eswatini-are-operating-a-zero-cash-policy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/afrikaonline.nl\/en\/toeristische-faciliteiten-en-dienstverleners-in-eswatini-hanteren-een-zero-cash-beleid\/","title":{"rendered":"Tourist facilities and service providers in eSwatini are adopting a \u2018Zero Cash\u2019 policy."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>From 01 July 2026, various tourist facilities and service providers in Eswatini (Swaziland) will have a \u2018Zero Cash\u2019 policy (no cash payments).<\/p>\n<p>This initiative has been implemented at selected border crossings, attractions and tourism enterprises such as Swazi Candles, Ngwenya Glass and the various parks managed by Big Game Parks, among others. The policy is part of ongoing efforts to improve operational efficiency, enhance guest and staff safety, and offer more secure and convenient payment methods.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, from 01-07-2026, cash payments will no longer be accepted. Visitors and guests can use approved electronic payment methods for entry fees, accommodation, activities, in restaurants and gift shops.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12820\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12820\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12820\" src=\"https:\/\/afrikaonline.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/eSwatini-cashless-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Eswatini (Swaziland) a &#039;Zero Cash&#039; policy (no cash payments)\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afrikaonline.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/eSwatini-cashless-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/afrikaonline.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/eSwatini-cashless-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/afrikaonline.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/eSwatini-cashless-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/afrikaonline.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/eSwatini-cashless.jpg 667w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12820\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Eswatini (Swaziland) a \u2018Zero Cash\u2019 policy (no cash payments)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Accepted payment methods include Visa or Mastercard credit cards, the MTM Mobile Money wallet (MoMo), and various debit cards. To avoid any unpleasant surprises on-site, please ensure you can use one of the payment options listed above. For any queries, please contact our team at Afrika Online.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"From 1 July 2026, various tourist facilities and service providers in Eswatini (Swaziland) will have a 'Zero Cash' policy (no cash payments). This initiative has been implemented at, among other places, selected border crossings, attractions and tourism businesses such as Swazi Candles, Ngwenya Glass and the various parks managed by Big Game Parks. 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