Trinidad and Tobago Money

Currency

Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD; symbol TT$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of TT$100, 20, 10, 5 and 1. Coins are in denominations of 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 cents.

Currency Exchange

Foreign currency can only be exchanged at authorised banks and some hotels.

Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs

American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted by most banks, shops and tourist facilities. A number of ATMs take debit and credit cards in both Trinidad and Tobago (Scarborough only).

Traveller's Cheques

These are very widely accepted and will often prove the most convenient means of transaction. Banks charge a fee for exchanging traveller's cheques. Check for the best rates. 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

Mon-Thurs 0800-1400, Fri 0900-1200 and 1500-1700.

Exchange Rate Indicators

1.00 GBP = 10.59 TTD
1.00 USD = 6.34 TTD
1.00 EUR = 9.56 TTD
Currency conversion rates as of 26 November 2009
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