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Money & duty free for Guam

Currency information: 

US Dollar (USD; symbol US$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of US$100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are in denominations of US$1, and 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 cents. For exchange rates and currency restrictions, see the USA section.

Credit cards: 

Most major credit and charge cards are widely accepted on Guam. ATMs are available at the airport, some hotels, shopping malls and grocery stores. Cirris, Plus and Star allow international financial transactions.

ATM: 

ATMs are available at the airport, some hotels, shopping malls and grocery stores.

Travellers cheques: 

Traveller's cheques are accepted but avoid additional exchange rate charges, by getting them in US Dollars.

Banking hours: 

Mon-Fri 1000-1500, Sat 1000-1300. Hours may vary slightly, and many mall bank outlets are open 1000-1600.

Currency restriction: 

There are no restrictions on the import or export of local or foreign currency. However, amounts exceeding US$10,000 must be declared.

Currency exchange: 

There are numerous US and international banks on the island.

Guam duty free

The following may be imported into Guam without incurring customs duty:

• 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 200g of tobacco (or a combination of the three).
• Non-residents are allowed 3.8 litres (one gallon) of spirits.
• A reasonable amount of perfume for personal use.
• Goods up to the value of US$1000.

Note: Prescription medication should indicate the medicine is used under the doctor's supervision.

Banned imports: 

Fruit, vegetables, seeds and plants; livestock, meat products, eggs, dairy products, wildlife and fish, plus narcotics and items in breach of US copyright law.

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