French Guiana - Money

Currency & Money

Currency information:

The Euro is the official currency for the French Overseas Departments French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique and Réunion. For further details, see France section.

Credit cards:

American Express, Carte Bleue, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are accepted. ATMs can be found in Cayenne, Ile de Cayenne, Kourou and Saint Laurent du Maroni.

ATM:

ATMs can be found in Cayenne, Ile de Cayenne, Kourou and Saint Laurent du Maroni.

Travellers cheques:

These are accepted in a few places in Cayenne and Kourou. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in Euros, US Dollars or Pounds Sterling.

Banking hours:

Mon-Fri 0730-1200, 1430-1730.

Currency restriction:

There are no restrictions on the import or export of local or foreign currency. However, amounts exceeding €10,000 or equivalent must be declared if travelling from or to a country outside the European Union.

Currency exchange:

There is a bureau de change at Rochambeau airport and in Cayenne. They will exchange money every day except Saturday.

Passport & visa

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