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St Lucia
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Money
St Lucia
Currency
Eastern 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 50, 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents. US Dollars are also accepted as legal tender.
The Eastern Caribbean Dollar is tied to the US Dollar.
Currency Exchange
US Dollars ensure a better exchange rate.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted at all large shopping centres, restaurants, hotels etc. Most banks have ATMs.
Traveller's Cheques
Accepted. US Dollar cheques are preferred and will help to avoid additional exchange rate charges.
Banking Hours
Generally Mon-Thurs 0830-1500, Fri 0830-1700. Some banks at Rodney Bay Marina are open Sat 0800-1200.
Exchange Rate Indicators
Date
Apr 09
£1.00=
EC$3.86
$1.00=
EC$2.62
€1.00=
EC$3.50
Currency
Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD; symbol EC$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of EC$100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of EC$1, and 50, 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents. US Dollars are also accepted as legal tender.
The Eastern Caribbean Dollar is tied to the US Dollar.
The Eastern Caribbean Dollar is tied to the US Dollar.
Currency Exchange
US Dollars ensure a better exchange rate.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted at all large shopping centres, restaurants, hotels etc. Most banks have ATMs.
Traveller's Cheques
Accepted. US Dollar cheques are preferred and will help to avoid additional exchange rate charges.
Banking Hours
Generally Mon-Thurs 0830-1500, Fri 0830-1700. Some banks at Rodney Bay Marina are open Sat 0800-1200.
Exchange Rate Indicators
| Date | Apr 09 |
| £1.00= | EC$3.86 |
| $1.00= | EC$2.62 |
| €1.00= | EC$3.50 |
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