Places in Dominica

Dominica - Money

Currency & Money

Currency information

East Caribbean Dollar (XCD; symbol EC$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of EC$100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of EC$1, and 50, 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents. US Dollars and Pounds Sterling are also legal tender.

The Eastern Caribbean Dollar is tied at a fixed rate to the US Dollar.

Credit cards

American Express, MasterCard (limited) and Visa are accepted. ATMs are located around the island.

ATM

ATMs are located around the island.

Travellers cheques

Accepted by most hotels. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take travellers cheques in US Dollars.

Banking hours

Mon-Thurs 0800-1500, Fri 0800-1700.

Currency restriction

There are no restrictions on the import of local or foreign currency. Export of local and foreign currency is allowed up to the amount that was imported.

Currency exchange

Foreign currencies can be exchanged at banks and bureaux de change.

Visa and passport information is updated regularly and is correct at the time of publishing. You should verify critical travel information independently with the relevant embassy before you travel.
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