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Bahamas
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Bahamas
Currency
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.
Currency Exchange
Available in banks, bureaux de change and hotels.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
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.
Traveller's Cheques
To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars.
Currency Restrictions
Restrictions apply.
Banking Hours
Mon-Thurs 0930-1500/1600, Fri 0930-1700.
Exchange Rate Indicators
Date
Apr 09
£1.00=
B$1.47
$1.00=
B$1.00
€1.00=
B$1.33
Currency
Bahamian Dollar (BSD; symbol B$) = 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.
The Bahamian Dollar has parity with the US Dollar and the latter is also accepted as legal tender.
Currency Exchange
Available in banks, bureaux de change and hotels.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
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.
Traveller's Cheques
To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars.
Currency Restrictions
Restrictions apply.
Banking Hours
Mon-Thurs 0930-1500/1600, Fri 0930-1700.
Exchange Rate Indicators
| Date | Apr 09 |
| £1.00= | B$1.47 |
| $1.00= | B$1.00 |
| €1.00= | B$1.33 |
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