Can you use $50 bills in Aruba?

Smaller businesses that can't afford the risk of taking a counterfeit bill may refuse to accept anything larger that a $20 USD. Bigger businesses (Tourist restaurants/Hotels/Casinos) will accept them. Big chain restaurants have no issue with 50/100 USD bills.



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PAYING FOR PURCHASES. U.S. currency, major credit cards, and traveler's checks are widely accepted on Aruba. It is a good idea to contact your credit card provider prior to departure and advise them of your travel plans. Otherwise, overseas charges may be questioned or denied.

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Major credit cards are almost universally accepted in Aruba. Visa and MasterCard seem to dominate the landscape, with Discover making a comeback and American Express being at times shunned due to the alleged fees it charges.

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Aruba is a country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. By Dutch law, you must always carry identification. You should have a copy of your passport with you at all times.

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Laptops should be taken out of their bag and should be placed in a tray for screening. It is illegal to take out any conch shells, sea stars, turtle eggs and/or any form of coral. No liquids, gels, and/or aerosols are permitted except when packed in a clear transparent resealable 1 quart (1 liter) size plastic bag.

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In restaurants which do not automatically add the service charge, a tip of 15% - 20% is appropriate depending on the quality of the service you received. Upon receiving your bill, carefully review it to determine if a service charge has already been added.

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All major resorts have their own casino and they are generally open from noon to just before sunrise, although some casinos are open twenty-four hours a day for slots play. Machines use either US coins or tokens of the same value, depending on the casino, and many machines also accept US paper currency.

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