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Money & duty free for British Virgin Islands

Currency information: 

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

Credit cards: 

Major credit cards are accepted in some establishments. There are ATMs in Tortola and Virgin Gorda.

ATM: 

There are ATMs in Tortola and Virgin Gorda.

Travellers cheques: 

Accepted in most places, particularly US Dollar cheques. All cheques are liable to a 10c stamp duty.

Banking hours: 

Mon-Thurs 0900-1500/1600, Fri 0900-1700.

Currency restriction: 

The import of any currency is limited to the equivalent of US$9,999.

British Virgin Islands duty free

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

• 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 230g of tobacco.
• 0.94L of wine or spirits.

Note: (a) Import licences are required for a small number of goods, mostly food. (b) Heavy fines and long jail sentences are imposed for the possession, sale or use of narcotics.

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