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Money & duty free for Bahamas

Currency information: 

Bahamian Dollar (BSD; symbol B$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of B$100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 3 and 1, and 50 cents. Coins are in denominations of 25, 15, 10, 5 and 1 cents.

The Bahamian Dollar has parity with the US Dollar and the latter is also accepted as legal tender.

Credit cards: 

American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted. ATMs are available on the major islands in airport terminals, at banks, casinos and at other convenient locations.

ATM: 

ATMs are available on the major islands in airport terminals, at banks, casinos and at other convenient locations.

Travellers cheques: 

To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars.

Banking hours: 

Mon-Thurs 0930-1500/1600, Fri 0930-1700.

Currency restriction: 

Permission is required from the Central Bank of The Bahamas to import local currency, which may be exported up to a maximum of B$70. The import and export of foreign currency are unlimited.

Currency exchange: 

Available in banks, bureaux de change and hotels.

Bahamas duty free

The following goods may be imported into the Bahamas by persons aged over 18 years of age without incurring customs duty:

• 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 454g of tobacco.
• 1.136L of spirits and 1.136L of wine.
• goods up to the value of B$100.
• personal effects (clothes, camera etc).

Banned imports: 

Permission to import pets must be obtained from the Ministry of Agriculture who also controls plants, flowers and fruit. Authorisation should be sought from the Commissioner of Police for firearms and fireworks.

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