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Money & duty free for Jersey

Currency information: 

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

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 later on weekdays and Saturday mornings.

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. ATMs are available.

Jersey duty free

The Channel Islands are a low-duty zone. The following goods may be imported into Jersey by persons over 17 years of age without incurring customs duty:

• 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 100 cigarillos or 350g of tobacco.
• 2L of still table wine.
• 1L of spirits or 2L of alcoholic beverages under 22% or 2L of sparkling or fortified wine.
• 60g (2 fl oz) perfume and 250mL eau de toilette.
• Other goods to a value of £145.

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