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Martinique
Money
Money
Martinique
Currency
The Euro is the official currency for the French Overseas Departments (Départements d’outre-mer), French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique and Réunion. For further details, see France section. US Dollars are also accepted in some places.
Currency Exchange
All major currencies can be exchanged at banks and bureaux de change.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
American Express, Diners Club and Visa are accepted in the major tourist areas. MasterCard has limited acceptance. Cards can also be used in ATMs.
Traveller's Cheques
Accepted in most places, and may qualify for discounts on luxury items. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in Euros or US Dollars.
Banking Hours
Mon-Fri 0800-1200 and 1430-1630.
Travel Essentials
Currency
The Euro is the official currency for the French Overseas Departments (Départements d’outre-mer), French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique and Réunion. For further details, see France section. US Dollars are also accepted in some places.
Currency Exchange
All major currencies can be exchanged at banks and bureaux de change.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
American Express, Diners Club and Visa are accepted in the major tourist areas. MasterCard has limited acceptance. Cards can also be used in ATMs.
Traveller's Cheques
Accepted in most places, and may qualify for discounts on luxury items. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in Euros or US Dollars.
Banking Hours
Mon-Fri 0800-1200 and 1430-1630.
Travel Essentials
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Sestriere Skiing for beginners is an excellent choice. Click here for holiday bookings.
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