British Virgin Islands Travel Guide

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Exchange rates:

US Dollar
C$1 = US$0.75
€1 = US$1.04
£1 = US$1.24

Currency & Money

Currency information:

The official currency in the British Virgin Islands is the United States Dollar (USD; symbol US$), which is divided into 100 cents. Banknotes are in denominations of US$100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2, and 1. Coins are in denominations of US$1, and 50, 25, 10, 5, and 1 cents.

Credit cards:

Credit cards, particularly Visa and Mastercard, are widely accepted at most hotels, restaurants, and larger businesses in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). However, some smaller establishments, especially on less developed islands like Anegada, may prefer cash payments.

ATM:

ATMs are available on the main islands, with Tortola and Virgin Gorda offering several machines, particularly in commercial centres such as Road Town and Spanish Town. However, islands like Jost Van Dyke and Anegada do not have ATM facilities.

Banking hours:

Mon-Fri 08:30-15:00/ 17:00.

Currency restriction:

While there is no limit to the amount of cash or monetary instruments you can bring into or take out of the BVI, amounts exceeding USD 10,000 must be declared.

British Virgin Islands duty free

Travellers aged 18 and over may bring the following items into the British Virgin Islands:

• 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars.
• 1L of wine or spirits.

Duty-free allowances are subject to change, sometimes at short notice due to policy updates or external factors. Information is correct at the time of writing; travellers should verify current allowances with official customs authorities before departure. We accept no liability for any inconvenience or loss arising from changes to these regulations.

Banned imports:

Banned imports include illegal drugs, hazardous materials, counterfeit money and goods, and weapons.

This list is not exhaustive. Travellers should consult the official customs website or contact the embassy or consulate near you for the most up-to-date information.

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