Overview
- Starting February 25, all transactions for dining, shopping, locker rentals, and photos inside Volcano Bay will require card or tap-to-pay methods.
- Accepted payments include credit and debit cards, Universal Pay, Universal Gift Cards, and digital wallets, with networks listed as Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB, and Diners Club.
- Cash-to-Card kiosks will convert cash to a Visa Prepaid card that works at Volcano Bay and anywhere major cards are accepted.
- Universal has not announced similar changes for Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, or Epic Universe, and cash remains accepted there for now.
- The change has prompted discussion about accessibility for international visitors and families who rely on cash for budgeting.