Taiwan — Currency & Money

The currency is the New Taiwan Dollar (TWD, NT$). Taiwan remains a heavily cash-based economy outside chains — night markets, taxis and smaller bars usually want cash. Convenience-store ATMs (7-Eleven, FamilyMart) accept foreign cards; withdrawal fees run around TWD 100–150 per transaction plus your home bank's charge.

Visa and Mastercard are accepted in hotels, department stores and larger restaurants; contactless via EasyCard and iPass covers transit and 7-Elevens. Tipping is not customary — a 10% service charge is already added at mid-range restaurants and hotels.