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Money & duty free for Antigua And Barbuda

Currency information: 

Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD; symbol EC$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of EC$100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of EC$1, and 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents. US currency is accepted almost everywhere.

The EC Dollar is tied to the US Dollar.

Credit cards: 

American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted. ATMs are available in major resorts.

ATM: 

ATMs are available in major resorts.

Travellers cheques: 

Are widely accepted. They can be exchanged at international banks, hotels and the larger stores. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars.

Banking hours: 

Mon-Thurs 0800-1500; Fri 0800-1300 and 1500-1700 (some banks open until midday on Saturday).

Currency restriction: 

There are no limits on the import of local and foreign currency, provided it is declared upon arrival. The export of local and foreign currency is permitted up to the amount imported and declared.

Currency exchange: 

Although the EC Dollar is tied to the US Dollar, exchange rates will vary at different exchange establishments. There are international banks in St John's, and Pound Sterling and US Dollars can be exchanged at hotels and in the larger shops.

Antigua And Barbuda duty free

The following items may be imported into Antigua & Barbuda without incurring customs duty:

• 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco.
• 1L of wine or spirits.
• 170mL of perfume.

Banned imports: 

Firearms, ammunition, weapons and narcotics.

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