What is the best currency to take to the Caribbean islands?
As US Dollars are so widely used across the Caribbean, a secure currency card can be really handy for your holiday spends. Simply load it with dollars before you go and you can top up while you're travelling, withdraw money from cash machines and make contactless payments.
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There are 13 currencies in use across the Caribbean, such as the Mexican Peso, the Barbadian Dollar and even the US Dollar! Check our individual destination guides for the best currency for your Caribbean holiday.
Almost all Caribbean destinations accept U.S. credit or debit cards. If you're planning to use your credit cards, you'll want to check with each credit card company to determine the international exchange fee for each card.
If you're traveling to Barbados and have US dollars, you may find that it is more convenient to use them, but it might also be beneficial to have some Barbados dollars on hand for smaller purchases or for places that do not accept US dollars.
The Eastern Caribbean dollar (EC$) is pegged to the United States dollar at EC$ 2.70 to US$ 1.00, backed by 100% foreign reserves, so the currency is expected to remain stable in future despite fluctuations on international currency markets.
There are plenty of ATMs in the Caribbean, so you can withdraw the local currency if you need to. Though, it's best to exchange your money before you go as the rate at cashpoints isn't great, and the vast majority will charge interest. Credit cards are widely accepted in larger towns and cities.