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Currency
Barbados Dollar (BBD; symbol BD$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of BD$100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 2. Coins are in denominations of BD$1, and 25, 10, 5 and 1 cents.
The Barbados Dollar is tied to the US Dollar.
The Barbados Dollar is tied to the US Dollar.
Currency Exchange
The best exchange rates are available at commercial banks. The island is served by the Barbados National Bank and a range of international banks, each with a main office in Bridgetown and further branches in Hastings, Holetown, Speightstown and Worthing. ATMs are widely available.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted in the resorts, but cash is preferred for customs duty payment.
Traveller's Cheques
Accepted by all banks and most hotels. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling.
Currency Restrictions
Restrictions apply.
Banking Hours
Generally Mon-Thurs 0800-1500, Fri 0800-1700.
Exchange Rate Indicators
| Date | Jul 08 |
| £1.00= | BD$3.98 |
| $1.00= | BD$1.99 |
| €1.00= | BD$3.16 |