Bahamas - Money
Currency & Money
Bahamian Dollar (BSD; symbol B$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of B$100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 3 and 1, and 50 cents. Coins are in denominations of 25, 15, 10, 5 and 1 cents.
The Bahamian Dollar has parity with the US Dollar and the latter is also accepted as legal tender.
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted. ATMs are available on the major islands in airport terminals, at banks, casinos and at other convenient locations.
ATMs are available on the major islands in airport terminals, at banks, casinos and at other convenient locations.
To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars.
The import and export of local and foreign currencies, monetary means and precious metals or precious stones are unlimited. However, amounts exceeding BS$10,000 or equivalent must be declared by all travellers.
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