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Money & duty free for Barbados

Currency information: 

Barbados Dollar (BBD; symbol BD$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of BD$100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 2. Coins are in denominations of BD$1, and 25, 10, 5 and 1 cents.

The Barbados Dollar is tied to the US Dollar.

Credit cards: 

American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted in the resorts, but cash is preferred for customs duty payment. ATMs are widely available.

ATM: 

ATMs are widely available.

Travellers cheques: 

Accepted by all banks and most hotels. Opt for traveller's cheques in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling to avoid additional charges.

Banking hours: 

Generally Mon-Thurs 0800-1500, Fri 0800-1700.

Currency restriction: 

The import of local currency is unlimited but should be declared on arrival. The export of local currency is prohibited. There are no restrictions on the import of foreign currencies providing declared on arrival. The export of foreign currency is limited to the amount declared on arrival.

Currency exchange: 

Commercial banks offer the best rates of exchange. The Barbados National Bank and a range of international banks each have an office in Bridgetown with branches in Hastings, Holetown, Speightstown and Worthing.

Barbados duty free

The following items may be brought into Barbados by persons over 18 years of age without incurring customs duty:

• 1L of spirits and 1L of wine.
• 60mL of perfume and 300mL of all other scents.
• Gifts up to a value of BD$100.

Banned imports: 

Foreign rum and matches, pornography, fresh fruit and vegetables (only if grown in or conveyed through certain areas; contact the Ministry of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs for further information) and articles made of camouflage material. A permit must be obtained from the Ministry of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs in order to import meat and meat products.

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