How do I get cash in St. Maarten?

Money in St. Maarten/St. Martin
  1. ATMs. The easiest and best way to get cash away from home is from an ATM. ...
  2. Traveler's Checks. Traveler's checks are widely accepted on all three islands. ...
  3. Credit Cards. Major credit cards are widely accepted on all three islands. ...
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The US Dollar is accepted everywhere on the island. Local currency and US Dollar ATM machines (Maestro/Cirrus) are situated throughout the island. Major credit cards are accepted in most tourist establishments.

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The US Dollar is widely recognized on both sides, offering convenience to most travelers, whereas the Euro is the official currency on the French side. It is advisable to carry a combination of both currencies to ensure smooth transactions.

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There are no restrictions but amounts over ANG20,000, or equivalent, must be declared.

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Major credit cards –American Express, Visa and MasterCard- are accepted in most places. Visitors need to check with individual merchants, as some stores and restaurants may not accept credit cards. U.S. Dollar traveler's checks are accepted everywhere with identification.

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Money in St. Maarten/St. Martin
  1. ATMs. The easiest and best way to get cash away from home is from an ATM. ...
  2. Traveler's Checks. Traveler's checks are widely accepted on all three islands. ...
  3. Credit Cards. Major credit cards are widely accepted on all three islands. ...
  4. What Things Cost in St. Maarten/St.


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Yes, you can use your cell phone on St. Martin to call inside the island or to anywhere else.

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Upon arrival in Sint Maarten, you must have: a U.S. passport valid for the duration of your stay; a completed Embarkation and Disembarkation Card (ED-Card).

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Tipping in restaurants on French St-Martin Legally, the price posted on the menu includes service and there is no obligation to pay more. Most European just round up and leave a few Euro, pretty much what an American guest would pay on top of the customary 15% in the US, in order to show extra satisfaction.

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The Antillean Guilder or Florin is the official currency in St. Maarten, which is divided into 100 cents. US dollars are accepted at the majority of businesses on the Dutch side of the island. On the French side, the euro is the official currency.

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While Sint Maarten has the upper hand in nightlife, the French side of the island is known for having the more pristine beaches. Notoriously white sands edge up against crystalline turquoise oceans on the shorelines along the island's northern face.

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Upon arrival in Sint Maarten, you must have: a U.S. passport valid for the duration of your stay; a completed Embarkation and Disembarkation Card (ED-Card).

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Maarten's Guavaberry. This refreshing beverage is the national drink of both the French and Dutch sides of the island. It is made from the small guavaberry fruits that grow on the island and are used in a variety of mixed drinks and cocktails.

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Guavaberry is the legendary folk liqueur of St. Maarten. It was first made here centuries ago in private homes.

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