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Money & duty free for Guernsey

Currency information: 

Guernsey has its own currency but all UK notes and coins are legal tender, and circulate with the Channel Islands issue. Pound Sterling (GBP; symbol £) = 100 pence. Notes are in denominations of £50, 20, 10, 5 and 1. Coins are in denominations of £2 (special issue) and 1, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 pence.

(a) Guernsey still has its own £1 note. (b) Channel Islands notes and coins are not accepted in the UK, although they can be reconverted at parity in UK banks.

Credit cards: 

American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are all widely accepted.

Travellers cheques: 

Widely accepted.

Banking hours: 

Mon-Fri 0930-1530. Some banks are open earlier and close later on weekdays.

Currency restriction: 

There are no restrictions on the import or export of local or foreign currency. However, amounts exceeding €10,000 or equivalent must be declared if travelling from or to a country outside the European Union.

Currency exchange: 

Foreign currencies can be exchanged at bureaux de change, in banks and at many hotels.

Guernsey duty free

The following goods may be imported into Guernsey by persons over 18 years of age without incurring customs duty:

• 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco.
• 2L of still table wine.
• 1L of alcoholic beverages over 22% proof or 2L of fortified wine/sparkling wine/liqueurs or an additional 2L of still table wine.
• Other goods to a value of £145.

Note: (a) Certain animals may be imported into the Channel Islands under the 'Pet Passport' scheme. For further details, contact an official source. (b) Commercial goods, prohibited and restricted goods, or goods in excess of the personal allowance must be declared. (c) Guernsey is not part of the EU and therefore normal restrictions apply.

Restricted items
Firearms, explosives and ammunition; animals and birds; uncooked meats and poultry; certain plants.

Banned imports: 

Unlicensed drugs; offensive weapons; obscene or pornographic material; counterfeit goods.

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