Currency Guide East Caribbean

Currency

East Caribbean Dollar = 100 cent(s). Notes are in denominations XCD100, 50, 20, 10, 5

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Credit Cards

Nearly all major American and European credit cards are accepted throughout the islands. It's also a good idea to carry some cash for emergencies; plus, bargaining with vendors at Caribbean street markets is a large part of the local culture and an experience you may find enjoyable. Cash machines are widely available, just check with your bank to make sure your card is ready for use abroad. If you have a PIN number for your credit card, you can also receive cash advances from your credit card at most cash machines.

Currency Regulations

Antigua and Barbuda – There are no rules about capital movement.

Dominica and Grenada, – The import and export of all currencies is free. Authorisation is required on amounts over XCD25,000 or equivalent.

St Christoper (St Kitts and Nevis) – The import and export of local and foreign currencies are free. Amounts over XCD25,000 or equivalent require approval from the ministry of Finance. A declaration is also required for the import and export of XCD10,000 or equivalent in other currencies.

St Lucia and Anguilla – The import of all currencies are free. You can export up to the amount imported and declared.

Montserrat – The import of all currencies is free. Amounts above XCD250,000 or equivalent require permission from the ministry of Finance.

You can export up to the amount declared as imported.

Anguilla - The import and export of local and foreign currencies are free.

St Vincent and the Grenadines – The import of local and foreign currencies is free. The export of local currency is limited to XCD50. The export of foreign currencies is limited to the amount imported and declared.

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Currency Exchange

U.S. currency is accepted nearly everywhere you go in the islands. Currency can be exchanged at all banks and at many Caribbean airports. Many island hotels will exchange currency for you as well, although for slightly higher than the standard exchange rate.

Banks

Bank hours are generally Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday.

Exchange Rate History

Date   XCD Rate
01/01/02   3.712
01/01/03   4.110
01/01/04   4.578
01/01/05   5.010
01/01/06   4.512

A rough guide to the tourists rates for the East Caribbean Dollar since the beginning of 2002

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