St Vincent and the Grenadines - Money

Currency & Money

Currency information:

Eastern 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, 50, 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.

The Eastern Caribbean Dollar is tied to the US Dollar.

Credit cards:

All major credit and debit cards are widely accepted.

Travellers cheques:

To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars.

Banking hours:

Mon-Thurs 0800-1500, Fri 0800-1700. The bank at ET Joshua Airport opens Mon-Sat 0700-1700 with additional extensions during the major festivals.

Currency restriction:

There are no restrictions on the import or export of local or foreign currency, provided declared upon arrival.

Currency exchange:

All major currencies can be exchanged at banks and at the airport.

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