Money and duty free for American Samoa

Currency and Money

Currency information

US Dollar (USD; symbol US$) = 100 cents. See the USA section for information on denominations, traveller's cheques and exchange rates.

Credit cards

American Express is widely accepted whereas MasterCard has more limited use.

Travellers cheques

These are easy to cash, if in US dollars, at most shops and hotels.

Banking hours

Mon-Fri 0900-1500.

Currency restrictions

There are no restrictions on the import or export of local or foreign currency.

American Samoa duty free

Overview

See the USA section for duty-free allowances.

Duty-free allowances are subject to change, sometimes at short notice due to policy updates or external factors. Information is correct at the time of writing; travellers should verify current allowances with official customs authorities before departure. We accept no liability for any inconvenience or loss arising from changes to these regulations.