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Barbados
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Money
Barbados
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.
Currency Exchange
Commercial banks offer the best rates of exchange. The Barbados National Bank and a range of international banks each have an office in Bridgetown with branches in Hastings, Holetown, Speightstown and Worthing.
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. ATMs are widely available.
Traveller's Cheques
Accepted by all banks and most hotels. Opt for traveller's cheques in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling to avoid additional charges.
Currency Restrictions
Restrictions apply.
Banking Hours
Generally Mon-Thurs 0800-1500, Fri 0800-1700.
Exchange Rate Indicators
Date
Oct 08
£1.00=
BD$3.51
$1.00=
BD$1.99
€1.00=
BD$2.71
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Currency
Barbados Dollar (BBD; symbol BD$) = 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
Commercial banks offer the best rates of exchange. The Barbados National Bank and a range of international banks each have an office in Bridgetown with branches in Hastings, Holetown, Speightstown and Worthing.
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. ATMs are widely available.
Traveller's Cheques
Accepted by all banks and most hotels. Opt for traveller's cheques in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling to avoid additional charges.
Currency Restrictions
Restrictions apply.
Banking Hours
Generally Mon-Thurs 0800-1500, Fri 0800-1700.
Exchange Rate Indicators
| Date | Oct 08 |
| £1.00= | BD$3.51 |
| $1.00= | BD$1.99 |
| €1.00= | BD$2.71 |
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