St Kitts And Nevis - 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, and 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents. US Dollars are also legal tender on the islands.

The Eastern Caribbean Dollar is tied to the US Dollar.

Credit cards

All major cards are widely accepted. ATMs are widely available.

ATM

ATMs are widely available.

Travellers cheques

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

Banking hours

Mon-Thurs 0800-1400, Fri 0800-1600.

Currency restriction

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

Currency exchange

Most major currencies can be exchanged at banks on the islands.

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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