American Samoa - Money

Currency & 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 restriction:

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

Currency exchange:

Exchange facilities are available at the airport and through trade banks. ATMs are located at the banking branches of the Amerika Samoa Bank and the Bank of Hawaii.

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