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Currency
East 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 Dollars are also accepted.
The East Caribbean Dollar is tied to the US Dollar.
The East Caribbean Dollar is tied to the US Dollar.
Currency Exchange
There are two banks, a credit union and a building society.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
Most businesses accept credit cards, but not all. Both banks have ATMs.
Traveller's Cheques
Widely accepted. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars.
Banking Hours
Mon-Thurs 0800/0900-1400, Fri 0800-1500, depending on the bank. Banks close at 1300 on Wednesdays.
Exchange Rate Indicators
| Date | Jul 08 |
| £1.00= | EC$5.31 |
| $1.00= | EC$2.67 |
| €1.00= | EC$4.22 |
