Are goods cheaper in Guernsey?

The advantage with shopping here is that Guernsey, as with all of the other Channel Islands, is exempt from VAT. Therefore, many shops and department stores around Guernsey are often cheaper than you would expect, although local taxes are applied, along with some possible shipping charges.



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Guernsey does not operate a VAT or goods and service tax (GST).

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Under this agreement the Channel Islands were not part of the European Union but were part of the customs territory of the union. This meant they did not charge VAT on purchases but there was a free movement of industrial and agricultural goods in trade between the Islands and the Union.

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Currency / Money Major credit cards are widely accepted throughout the Islands. Some businesses will accept euros, although change will generally be given in sterling.

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Jersey arguably has more attractions while Guernsey has more diverse landscapes. Luckily, they're so close (an hour's ferry apart), you can visit both, then carry on island hopping to Herm, Sark and Alderney nearby.

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